Mumbai-Pune highways blocked after heavy rain, expressway section damaged

1 min readUpdated: Jul 6, 2026 08:44 AM IST

A major landslide occurred on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway near the Khandala Exit (Photo/ANI)

Traffic on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway was suspended on Monday early morning following a landslide and damage to a retaining wall on a section of the highway. The old Pune–Mumbai Highway has also been closed due to damage to a power line. Continuous heavy rainfall has resulted in water accumulation on both highways, the State Highway Police said.

#WATCH | Maharashtra: A major landslide occurred on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway near the Khandala Exit. Consequently, the Mumbai-bound lane has been completely closed.

According to preliminary information, no casualties have been reported. Efforts are… pic.twitter.com/pRUSGhHabx

— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2026