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Missing link on Pune-Mumbai Expressway to open May 1 with no additional toll
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde announced that no extra toll would be charged for the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link project, while toll rates at Khalapur plaza remain unchanged. The project is set to be inaugurated on Maharashtra Day, May 1, to improve connectivity without increasing costs for commuters.
Why It Matters
The decision affects daily commuters by keeping costs stable while promising improved travel times and connectivity between Pune and Mumbai.
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Pune-Mumbai Missing Link to be inaugurated on Maharashtra Day
April 27, 2026
The project is set to be inaugurated on Maharashtra Day on May 1.
Announcement of toll policy for Pune-Mumbai Missing Link
April 27, 2026
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde announced that no additional toll would be levied for using the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link project, and that existing toll rates at the Khalapur toll plaza would remain unchanged. He noted the objective is to reduce travel stress and improve connectivity for commuters.