Rishabh
11 Jul 2026
Finally used the Missing Link Tunnel recently on my Mumbai-Pune expressway drive and I have to say, it's a huge relief. The whole Lonavala section used to be such a nightmare – you'd never know if you'd hit traffic jams or not. It was always a gamble, honestly. Either smooth sailing or you'd get stuck for ages with all those heavy vehicles and unpredictable congestion. But now with this tunnel, that uncertainty is basically gone. The traffic flow through that area is so much better now. It's one of those infrastructure projects that actually makes a real difference in your daily commute or road trips. The reduction in travel time is noticeable too. I used to budget extra time whenever I'd travel on this route, but now I can actually estimate pretty accurately how long it'll take. Saves a good 20-30 minutes depending on conditions. That might not sound like a lot, but when you're doing regular Mumbai-Pune trips, it really adds up. Architecturally, the tunnel is pretty impressive. You can see the engineering that went into it – it's well-lit, well-maintained, and doesn't feel cramped or unsafe like some tunnels do. They've done a solid job with it. Overall, great addition to the expressway. Has made commuting and travel so much better for anyone using this route. Definitely a game-changer for the region
