Mumbai-Pune Expressway: The Mumbai-Pune Expressway will have a toll hike during peak hours from January 27 to 29, 2025. The new toll rates will apply between 12 pm and 3 pm due to a temporary diversion on the expressway. Drivers will need to pay an additional Rs 10 during this time period. This change will affect commuters traveling between Mumbai and Pune, as vehicles will be diverted to National Highway 48 at Varsoli.
From January 27 to January 29, drivers will face a toll hike during the specified time period. Due to the temporary diversion, which redirects vehicles to National Highway 48 at Varsoli, the toll rates will be increased by Rs 10.
| Time Period | ?Old Toll Rate? | New Toll Rate? | Additional Charge?? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 pm - 3 pm (January 27 to 29)?? | Rs 320 (normal days)?? | Rs 330?? | Rs 10?? |
The hike is due to a diversion caused by ongoing work on the expressway. Vehicles will be diverted off the expressway and directed towards National Highway 48 at Varsoli. A toll plaza is located at Varsoli, where four-wheelers will have to pay Rs 90. Normally, when traveling from Mumbai to Pune, drivers pay Rs 240 at the Khalapur toll plaza and an additional Rs 80 for the stretch leading into Pune, totaling Rs 320.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, also known as Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway, is a 6-lane highway that has significantly reduced travel time between Mumbai and Pune from 3 hours to just one hour. It was constructed at a cost of nearly Rs 16,300 crore and redefined road travel in India by being the country¡¯s first expressway.
The route offers stunning views of the Sahyadri mountains, passes through several tunnels, and features lush greenery along the way. The expressway is also equipped with three-lane concrete service roads on both sides.
While other expressways in India allow speeds of up to 180 km/h, the speed limit on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is set at 100 km/h for safety reasons. Additionally, there are plans to expand the expressway by adding two more lanes in the coming months, which will help ease traffic congestion.
If you are planning to travel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway between January 27 and 29, make sure to account for the toll hike during peak hours. The diversion to National Highway 48 will add an extra Rs 10 to your journey, so plan accordingly. The expressway continues to offer a faster, scenic route between Mumbai and Pune, with future expansions on the way.
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