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• A landslide on the newly opened connecting link between the Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg and the Mumbai–Pune Expressway has prompted authorities to initiate a comprehensive safety audit of the ghat section.
• The incident occurred after heavy monsoon rainfall triggered slope instability along the stretch, leading to temporary traffic restrictions while debris was cleared and the affected area stabilised.
• The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has engaged experts to inspect vulnerable slopes, retaining structures and drainage systems to identify potential risks and recommend remedial measures.
• Officials have maintained that the expressway remains operational, with precautionary measures being implemented to ensure commuter safety during the ongoing monsoon season.
A landslide on the recently inaugurated connecting link between the Mumbai–Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg and the Mumbai–Pune Expressway has prompted the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to undertake a detailed safety audit of the ghat section. The move comes after heavy monsoon rains triggered a slope failure along the corridor, raising concerns over the stability of the newly developed stretch.
The landslide occurred within months of the connecting link being opened to traffic, with mud and debris sliding onto a section of the roadway. As a precaution, authorities temporarily regulated vehicular movement while clearing operations were carried out and engineers assessed the affected area. No major injuries were reported in the incident.
Following the slope failure, MSRDC has initiated a comprehensive inspection of the ghat section involving geotechnical experts and engineers. The audit will examine slope stability, retaining walls, rockfall protection measures, drainage infrastructure and other engineering components to identify vulnerable locations and recommend corrective measures where necessary.
Officials indicated that the unusually intense rainfall experienced during the current monsoon may have contributed to the landslide, but said the technical assessment would determine whether additional stabilisation works or design modifications are required. The review is also expected to evaluate the effectiveness of existing drainage systems, which play a crucial role in preventing water accumulation and slope erosion in hilly terrain.
The incident has renewed focus on the resilience of newly built highway infrastructure in environmentally sensitive ghat regions, where heavy rainfall frequently triggers landslides and soil movement. Experts have stressed the importance of continuous monitoring, timely maintenance and robust slope protection systems to minimise risks during the monsoon season.
MSRDC has assured commuters that the expressway remains operational and that all necessary safety precautions are being implemented. The corporation said recommendations emerging from the audit will be incorporated to strengthen the long-term safety and reliability of the corridor, which serves as a key link between western Maharashtra and the Samruddhi Expressway.
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