Maharashtra’s flagship 700-kilometre Samruddhi Expressway — one of the longest and most strategically important high-speed road corridors in the state — will be closed to vehicular traffic for the next 10 days. The closure is necessary to carry out essential repair and maintenance work on key stretches of the expressway to ensure long-term safety and smooth travel conditions. Motorists travelling between major cities such as Mumbai, Nashik, Aurangabad and Nagpur will need to plan alternative routes during this period while maintenance activities are underway. Why the Samruddhi Expressway Is Being Shut Temporarily Highway authorities have scheduled comprehensive maintenance works, including: Repairing damaged pavement sections Reinforcing road shoulders Addressing drainage and surface wear Upgrading signage and safety barriers Officials stressed that periodic maintenance is essential to preserve the expressway’s structural integrity, especially after heavy monsoon seasons, increased vehicle loads and regular usage. What Sections Are Affected by the Closure The temporary closure will apply to selected segments of the Samruddhi Expressway that require attention. These may include: Stretches near major junctions Areas showing early signs of wear Sections where drainage issues have surfaced Exact segment details have been communicated by the expressway operator, and alternative routes have been mapped out for… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
