In a deeply embarrassing development, potholes have appeared on... the newly inaugurated Mumbai-Pune Missing Link project within just two months of its launch, raising serious questions about the quality and durability of the ambitious infrastructure project. A viral video shared on Instagram showed two large potholes near the expansion joint of the cable-stayed bridge on the 13.3-kilometre stretch, triggering widespread outrage among citizens and commuters. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) confirmed the incident, attributing the damage to heavy rainfall, and claimed that repair work was completed on priority after the contractor and officials were immediately directed to fix the potholes. Inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Maharashtra Day in the presence of Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, the Missing Link was designed to bypass Bhor Ghat and reduce Mumbai-Pune travel time by 25 to 30 minutes. However, the early appearance of potholes has left citizens questioning whether crores of rupees of public money have been well spent. VC : @storiesbyraahuulll #MumbaiPuneMissingLink #Potholes #MSRDC #InfrastructureQuality #MumbaiPuneExpresswayshow more

Maharashtra: Office of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde- "Deputy... Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter went out of its scheduled route this afternoon. However, due to the pilot’s timely alertness and presence of mind, the helicopter was turned back and safely landed at the Pawan Hans helipad in Juhu. No one was injured in the incident, and all those on board, including Deputy CM Shinde, are safe. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was travelling from Mumbai to Murbad today to attend a wedding ceremony in the family of one of his party office-bearers. At around 3:30 pm, the helicopter took off from the helipad at Mahalaxmi Racecourse for Murbad. However, shortly after reaching Airoli, the pilot noticed an approaching storm system. Sensing potential danger, the pilot immediately informed Deputy CM Shinde and advised that the helicopter should turn back instead of proceeding further. He then promptly decided to reverse course. Within the next few minutes, the helicopter successfully landed at Pawan Hans Helipad." (Video source: Office of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde)show more

Spencer Pratt is blasting Mayor Karen Bass for cutting... a major street repair program — as potholes continue to plague Los Angeles drivers. The reality star and mayoral candidate says the city diverted $100 million meant for infrastructure (including a program that once fixed hundreds of miles of roads) to other priorities like homelessness initiatives. Despite significant spending on homelessness, the problem has only gotten worse overall under Bass in key metrics according to critics. Pratt argues: “The infrastructure of the city is everyone’s priority. We pay taxes. That money was meant for infrastructure.” He promises to refocus funds on fixing the roads if elected. Shouldn’t fixing potholes and basic infrastructure be a top priority for LA? (Video: AI)show more

Integrated Flyover to Ease Travel and Enhance Mobility! Inaugurated... and unveiled the stone plaque of the Savitribai Phule Pune University Square Integrated Double-Decker Flyover (Aundh to Shivajinagar), in Pune today. The flyover has been constructed to address long-term traffic management at University square (Chowk) and Ganeshkhind Road, providing a sustainable solution to congestion in this busy area. One side of the flyover, from Aundh to Shivajinagar, has already been opened for traffic. The ramps on the Shivajinagar and Aundh sides are complete, while the remaining ramps at Baner and Pashan are planned to be finished by October 2025. The flyover has been developed as an alternative arrangement to reduce traffic jams and improve flow. This project has been designed to ensure smoother and safer commuting for citizens and is part of a larger vision to enhance urban mobility. This project is more than concrete and steel. It directly benefits citizens by making daily travel easier and more convenient. Every step, from planning to construction, has focused on safety, efficiency and improving the lives of those who use this route daily. With initiatives like this, the city moves forward, delivering progress that serves the people. DCM Ajitdada Pawar, Minister Chandrakantdada Patil, MLA Siddharth Shirole, MLA Hemant Rasane and other dignitaries were present PMRDA Ajit Pawar Chandrakant Patil Siddharth Shirole Hemant Rasane #Maharashtra #Infrastructure #Puneshow more

MUMBAI RAINS: A landslide has been reported near the... exit of Tunnel 2 on the newly opened ‘Missing Link’ of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway after heavy rain, forcing traffic to be suspended. The images are alarming. Please stay safe, everyone. Prayers for all. 🙏 (And yes, an obvious question: if a single spell of heavy rain can trigger such disruption, are we building infrastructure that’s truly monsoon-ready?)show more

𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲... ◾The $300 million Magufuli Bridge on Lake Victoria will provide a crucial link between Tanzania and neighboring Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi ◾The 3.2-kilometre bridge will cut travel time at the area from 2 hours to just 4 minutes October 8, 2024 𝘽𝙮 𝙏𝘽𝙄 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧 Dar es Salaam Tanzania has completed the construction of the longest bridge in East Africa at a cost of around $300 million as the country continues to invest heavily in upgrading it's infrastructure. Construction of the 3.2-kilometre Magufuli Bridge on Lake Victoria was initiated by the former president in December 2019. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who came into office in March 2021, is expected to officially inaugurate the mammoth project before the end of the year. The project was initially scheduled for completion in July 2023, but construction was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Originally known as the Kigongo-Busisi Bridge, the Chinese-built mega infrastructure was renamed Magufuli Bridge in honour of the former president. The project is being developed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Group (CCECG) and China Railway. The bridge was entirely financed by the government of Tanzania through its own revenues. The People's Daily, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), said construction of the bridge was completed on October 6. "As the last tank of cement was poured on Sunday, the construction of the Magufuli Bridge was completed by two Chinese companies in Tanzania's northwestern Mwanza region," the People's Daily said in an online post. "The Magufuli Bridge is the only extra-dosed cable-stayed bridge in the Lake Victoria region and the longest of its kind in Africa." The bridge will also become among the Top 10 longest bridges in Africa. The bridge connects Misungwi and Sengerema districts and provides a crucial link between Tanzania and neighbouring countries of Rwanda, Burundi and Ugabda 📽️ The People's Dailyshow more

Pune: A shocking incident at Pune's busy University Chowk... has raised serious concerns over traffic rule enforcement after a luxury BMW was allegedly driven on the wrong side of the road, putting the safety of other motorists at risk. According to locals, the driver ignored traffic regulations and entered the junction from the wrong side, creating a dangerous situation for commuters. Citizens reportedly captured photos and videos of the incident and shared them with the Traffic Police while also tagging the authorities on social media. However, one citizen has alleged that no action has been taken so far despite the evidence being submitted. The incident has sparked public outrage, with many questioning whether owners of luxury vehicles receive preferential treatment. Residents have demanded strict action against the driver, asking whether traffic rules apply equally to everyone or only to ordinary citizens. All eyes are now on the Traffic Police to see whether action will be taken against the alleged violation.show more

Just hours after the inauguration of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's... Missing Link on Maharashtra Day, violations were already being reported, with heavy vehicles spotted on the stretch despite a clear ban. As per the official notification, only light motor vehicles, buses, and passenger vehicles are permitted on the route for the first six months until October 31, 2026. The 10.5 km stretch, built at an estimated cost of ₹6,700 crore, also prohibits vehicles carrying flammable, explosive, or hazardous materials following a propylene gas tanker accident near the Adoshi tunnel two months ago. Speed limits have been fixed at 100 kmph for light vehicles and 80 kmph for buses inside the tunnel section. #MissingLink #MumbaiPuneExpressway #TrafficViolation #ConnectingLink #MumbaiPuneshow more

Yes, this is a National Highway. While heading towards... Mumbai, it took us two hours to travel four kilometres between Royal Garden Resort and Fountain Hotel on NH48. On a Tuesday evening. With no religious festivals, no accidents, no extraordinary rains, nothing. This is simply the state of the highway and traffic every day. In the financial capital of the country. The road doesn't have potholes. The potholes have a road. Chandrayaan-3 will have a more stable landing on the moon than cars have on this patch. It is the same thing, every after year, for decades. Anyone who travels through this patch knows the nuisance that it causes everyone. The infamous Fountain Hotel - where you lose 2 hours of your life that you can never get back. Dear Nitin Gadkari ji, I appreciate your work. Once you are done attending conclaves, I request you to travel on this highway with your officers on any day of the week, at any time you choose, and just experience the torture that ordinary people go through on a daily basis. Is this what Mumbaikars deserve?show more

A man was killed and another sustained serious injuries... after a speeding Toyota Fortuner rammed into a goods tempo inside a tunnel on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. The accident occurred when the Fortuner, travelling from Pune towards Mumbai, collided with a goods tempo carrying vegetables that was moving in the same direction. One person died on the spot, while another suffered serious injuries. Three other occupants of the SUV escaped unhurt. Preliminary information suggests that all five occupants of the Fortuner were residents of the Bhumkar Chowk area in Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad. CCTV footage of the accident has surfaced, capturing the moment of the collision. Further investigation is underway.show more

#WATCH | Gurugram's Iffco Chowk, one of the city's... busiest intersections, witnessed heavy traffic disruption on Tuesday afternoon after a large sinkhole opened up on the service road following the collapse of a master sewer line. The sinkhole, measuring roughly 10 feet by 10 feet, appeared around 3 pm on a stretch near Westin Hotel on the Delhi-Jaipur side. It came a day after heavy rain had left several parts of Gurugram waterlogged. Traffic police moved in to barricade the affected stretch and diverted vehicles to alternative routes while repair crews were rushed to the spot, according to a report. Visuals from the spot showed the extent of the cave-in, with barricades put up around the crater as commuters navigated the diversion.show more

ITS NOT ALL DOOM AND GLOOM EXCELLENT WORK DONE... BY MINISTER BABRA CREECY The TL is full of negative stories. The R21 was one of the worst, full of potholes. Was Very dangerous to drive at night. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has been doing excellent work fixing this and other major roads. SANRAL are replacing all the street lights with solar. She did not waste time when she dissolved the board of the road accident fund. Credit where credit is due. @BarbaraCreecy_ WELL DONE MINISTER IF THE GNU. Sidenote: she is a listening minister, any complaints against departments on her portfolio are handled. Well done minister. I posted in Jan about OR Tambo airport. Toilets and escalators. The CEO of ACSA had a press conference the next day to resolve the issue because the minister wanted a comprehensive update within 14 days. All escalators working and toilets now have full time staff.show more

🔹The removal of the mastic layer is progressing rapidly,... which was applied as a preventive measure on the Hajiali interchange and the main bridge, under the Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Mumbai Coastal Road (South) Project. 🔹Once removed, fresh asphalt resurfacing will be undertaken in the next one to two days. #MyBMCUpdates CMO Maharashtra Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे Ajit Pawar Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार Mangal Prabhat Lodhashow more

When I was a kid, my cousins used to... come to Kolkata from different states, and the Metro train was one of the main attractions. We used to travel from Dum Dum to Tollygunge just to see the Metro. Another attraction was Vidyasagar Setu. We would go all the way from North Kolkata to Kona just to see it. There was a time when Kolkata was ahead of every other state. Now look at the Missing Link of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. They have built an 8 lane road through tunnels across valleys. An 8.9 km long tunnel and a 4.4 km long bridge. Can you even imagine the TMC government pulling off something like that? They are not able to control traffic for 7 days for the Chingrighata Metro work. Bengal cannot even dream of projects like this under Mamata’s rule. This project has been completed by the Maharashtra government. 👇🏻show more

#Hyderabad : Two students were arrested by the RGIA... Airport police on 17th Feb, for performing dangerous #Stunts (#CarStunts) with #BMW and #Fortuner luxury cars on #ORR stretch near #Shamshabad in the early hours of 9th Feb. The video had gone viral on social media platforms and it raised #RoadSafety concerns among the motorists. They removed the number plates during stunts, the RGI Airport police traced the cars with the help of CCTV and after identifying the drivers caught them. The luxury cars were also seized. The arrested are Mohammed Obaidullah (25), a resident of Rajendranagar and Zohair Siddiqui (25), a resident of Malakpet on 9th February went on the ORR Shamshabad and were doing stunts in two different cars. The act was captured on the closed circuit cameras installed on the ORR stretch.show more