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MSRDC has begun installing specialised wind barriers on the cable-stayed bridge section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway’s missing link project to improve motorist safety. The barriers are being erected along the 650-metre bridge over Tiger Valley, where strong crosswinds can affect vehicle stability due to the structure’s height and location. Designed to reduce wind impact and lateral movement, the installation is intended to enhance safety during monsoons and extreme weather while supporting the operation of the new corridor.
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has commenced the installation of specialised wind barriers on the cable-stayed bridge section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway’s missing link project, aiming to improve safety for motorists travelling through the ghat section. The work began in recent days on the bridge spanning Tiger Valley, where authorities have identified strong crosswinds as a potential risk for vehicles, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
The wind barriers are being installed on both sides of the bridge and are designed to reduce the impact of sudden lateral wind forces that can affect vehicle stability. According to MSRDC officials, the bridge’s location over a deep valley and its elevated structure expose it to high-velocity mountain winds. The authority stated that wind speeds in the area have been observed to increase rapidly, occasionally reaching levels that could affect vehicle movement.
The bridge forms a key component of the missing link project on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, one of Maharashtra’s most significant road infrastructure upgrades. The project is intended to improve travel efficiency between Mumbai and Pune by bypassing sections of the existing route through tunnels and elevated structures. The cable-stayed bridge, stretching approximately 650 metres across Tiger Valley, is supported by pylons rising around 182 metres and is among the most technically complex components of the corridor.
MSRDC officials indicated that the newly installed barriers have been engineered to reduce wind velocity and minimise sudden sideward pressure on vehicles crossing the bridge. The authority said the measure was particularly important for smaller vehicles, which are more susceptible to drifting or instability when exposed to strong gusts at elevated locations. The barriers are also expected to provide an added layer of protection during the monsoon season and other periods of severe weather.
The safety intervention follows a series of engineering assessments undertaken during the development of the missing link project. The bridge had previously undergone specialised wind-resistance testing as part of the design process to evaluate its performance under extreme weather conditions. The addition of wind barriers represents a further operational safeguard aimed at improving conditions for motorists once the corridor becomes fully operational.
Apart from the wind barrier installation, MSRDC has also been pursuing supporting infrastructure upgrades associated with the missing link project, including measures to strengthen communication connectivity within the tunnels forming part of the corridor. Officials stated that these interventions are intended to enhance safety and operational reliability across the expressway network.
The missing link project is expected to become a major component of Maharashtra’s road infrastructure network, with the wind barrier installation highlighting the increasing emphasis on safety engineering and climate resilience in large-scale transport projects.
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