India, Nov. 10 -- Amid the festive rush, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) on November 7 undertook repair work on a 100-metre stretch near Khopoli that connects the Pune-Mumbai Expressway to the upcoming Missing Link. The work has resulted in the closure of two out of five lanes on the stretch, causing traffic slowdown and inconvenience to commuters travelling on the busy corridor.

The 100-metre section had deteriorated considerably, prompting the road development corporation to undertake urgent repairs. However, the timing of the work, coinciding with the Diwali holiday rush, has raised concerns among commuters.

Amit Dengale, a commuter, said, "During the Diwali holidays, when a large number of people are trave...