India, March 23 -- Pune - For many years now, the narrow bridge over the Mutha river has been a major choke point for commuters, especially during peak hours. From Saturday, March 21, 2026 however, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has thrown open to the public one side of the newly constructed bridge over the river, offering commuters travelling on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway between Vadgaon and Warje considerable relief from persistent traffic congestion.

The much-anticipated development is expected to significantly ease bottlenecks on the stretch and save considerable travel time for daily commuters. An estimated 60,000 to 70,000 motorists who use this route every day will directly benefit from the improved traffic flow...