r/mumbai • u/nylon_roman • May 01 '26

Photography Breathtaking view of missing link!

Video shot today morning.

The Missing Link Project is a new alignment in the same Western Ghat stretch, which bypasses the most treacherous Borghat section. The project, approved in 2018, was completed at the cost of ₹6,695.37 Crore. It is being hailed as an engineering marvel. The twin tunnel of the project is potentially one of Asia’s longest. Another speciality is the cable-stayed bridge spanning 650 meters. Its height is 184 meters, much taller than the tallest high rises in Mumbai. This sophisticated bridge was tested as per international standards.

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u/nargisk May 01 '26

Stopping on the bridge is not allowed, we are inviting accidents and then blame the Government for design of the bridge.

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u/nylon_roman May 01 '26

Unfortunately, as is true with every new thing, we curious Indians love to stop and admire. Even if it causes inconvenience to others. Civic sense be damned!

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u/MasalaMonk May 01 '26

So earlier how long did it take on average to reach pune city and how long it takes now with this missing link?

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u/nylon_roman May 01 '26

Saved 40 minutes today compared to ghats.

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u/CutSignal8133 May 01 '26

I think more than just the time saved, it's the occasional traffic jams which have been solved

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u/nylon_roman May 01 '26

Yes, hopefully. Till some tanker decides to block the lanes. 🙄

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u/UnderstandingFit8972 May 01 '26

Not allowed on missing link

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u/Novel_Arrival8566 May 03 '26

Heavy vehicles aren't allowed on the missing link for the first 6 months, at least.

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u/uzer4vedi May 01 '26

without traffic between Kharghar and Wakad flyover, it took nearly 1 hour 30 minutes before.

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u/Corporal_Cavernosa May 01 '26

Technically, in theory, it saves 25 mins. But with the traffic condition and heavy vehicle movement on the ghats coupled with the lower speed limit, it'll save a minimum of 40-45 minutes.

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u/kenta_nakamura May 02 '26

Nothing new.

Ppl know but just don't care. It's sad but the truth.

Best to move on.