Maharashtra’s heavy rains have worsened conditions on the Mumbai-Goa highway, notorious for deep potholes and traffic congestion. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, travellers face a challenging journey, with netizens voicing frustration online.
One viral X post by @ShaileshGavana1 sarcastically thanked Nitin Gadkari and Ravi Chavan, saying the road feels like “paradise” where drivers can sip tea while navigating craters. Earlier, an aerial video of Chiplun’s Vashishti Bridge highlighted Moon-like potholes, with NHAI clarifying that the section is under state PWD jurisdiction.
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The 14-year-long Mumbai-Goa highway project has escalated in cost from Rs 3,500 crore to Rs 7,300 crore, with Rs 100 crore recently allocated for emergency repairs. Despite this, poor maintenance and construction delays continue to make the highway unsafe, drawing public criticism.
