Updated On: 04 February, 2026 11:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra PWD Minister of State Indranil Minister Naik stated that he was coordinating with the Home and PWD secretaries to ensure the expressway traffic was cleared promptly

Traffic had come to a standstill after a gas tanker carrying propylene overturned near the Adoshi tunnel. PIC/ PTI
The massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway persisted for over 30 hours on Wednesday night, prompting Maharashtra PWD Minister of State Indranil Naik to call for long-term solutions to prevent such incidents.
Meanwhile, a transport industry representative said the situation highlighted the authorities’ lack of preparedness, reported news agency PTI.