Under the revised rules, the maximum speed limit for private cars and other light motor vehicles on the connecting link has been set at 100 kmph, while passenger buses will be allowed to travel at a maximum speed of 80 kmph.
The new traffic directives also prohibit vehicles carrying flammable, explosive and other hazardous substances from entering the connecting link. Such vehicles will have to use the old Mumbai-Pune Expressway route instead.
The restrictions on goods vehicles and the revised speed limits are aimed at regulating traffic and ensuring safe movement along the connecting link. Vehicle operators have been advised to familiarise themselves with the new instructions before starting their journey and use the designated alternative route wherever required.
The 13.3-kilometre-long connecting link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway connects Khopoli and Kusgaon. The stretch bypasses the winding Khandala Ghat route, with the objective of making travel through this section more convenient.
However, the new restrictions mean that goods vehicles and vehicles transporting hazardous materials will have to continue using the old expressway route. Transport operators will need to plan their journeys and schedules in accordance with the revised traffic regulations.
From November 1, motorists travelling on the connecting link will be required to comply with the prescribed speed limits and vehicle entry restrictions. Goods vehicle operators, in particular, will have to use the alternative route.
To avoid violations, vehicle operators have been advised to verify the official traffic instructions issued by the Maharashtra Highway Police before travelling. The new regualations will remain applicable until further orders, making compliance essential for motorists and transport operators using the Mumbai-Pune Expressway network.
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