Mumbai-Pune travel to get 90 minutes faster by February 2027

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has accelerated work on the Atal Setu–Mumbai-Pune Expressway connector which will reduce the travel time between Mumbai and Pune by 90 minutes. Authorities have fixed February 2027 as the deadline for completing the 7.35 km connector, which will link Atal Setu with Mumbai-Pune Expressway via Chirle and Palaspe in Navi Mumbai.