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Maharashtra: Samruddhi Mahamarg turns risky as drivers stop for selfies
Updated On: 18 August, 2025 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Samruddhi motorists halt before Igatpuri tunnel, risking lives for photos on foggy, high-speed stretch; the situation is worsened by low visibility during monsoon fog, making the stretch even more accident-prone
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Motorists dangerously stop on the Samruddhi highway near the Igatpuri tunnel to take selfies. Pics/By Special Arrangement
While the Samruddhi Mahamarg has been opened for motorists, a section of the highway before the Igatpuri tunnel has turned into a selfie spot, with people dangerously stopping on the stretch to click pictures, greatly increasing the risk of accidents. Just before the 7.7-km Igatpuri tunnel, Maharashtra’s longest road tunnel that bypasses the old Kasara Ghat section, motorists are seen halting their vehicles to pose for selfies. The situation is worsened by low visibility during monsoon fog, making the stretch even more accident-prone.
A commuter recently captured photos of vehicles parked on the Nashik-bound stretch of the highway before the tunnel, with motorists stepping out to take selfies. Motorist Rahul Dighe said, “On weekends and public holidays, many people take the Samruddhi Mahamarg to reach Igatpuri, a popular tourist spot. On Friday afternoon, I saw at least 10–15 vehicles parked before the Igatpuri tunnel, with people standing on the road to click selfies. Visibility was already low due to fog, and vehicles on this stretch come at very high speed. With cars parked and people standing on the road, the chances of accidents increase. I hope the highway traffic police take action against such behaviour.”
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