Landslide on Mumbai-Pune Expressway Raises Concerns About Construction Quality
A massive landslide occurred near the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, raising questions about the construction quality of the 6,695-crore link, which failed to withstand a single monsoon. Authorities have attributed the rains to an 'act of God' and denied construction flaws.
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Potholes, now landslide: Rs 6,695-cr Mumbai-Pune expressway link could not survive one monsoon
Heavy rains triggered a landslide near the Missing Link tunnel, forcing the closure of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and old highway on Monday. This disruption, barely nine weeks after its inauguration, also impacted rail traffic, leading to train cancellations and diversions. The incident follows earlier concerns about the new stretch's road quality, highlighting ongoing challenges with the ambitious infrastructure project.
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Read full article →Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Rains an ‘act of God’, landslide not a construction flaw, says authority
By Sabah Virani, Sushant Kulkarni, Ajay Jadhav
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