Photos of the Mumbai - Pune Express Highway

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1. This is a snap of the MPE from one of the over bridges. MPE runs
from the outskirts of Pune to Panvel which is about 50 kms from Mumbai. It
is a six lanes road all throughout, inc! luding the ghat section.

2. Another view. The road has a fence running along the lenght on both
sides to prevent stray animals venturing on the expressway.

3. This is an approach to one of the tunnels on the expressway. One of
the tunnels on this route is almost 1.2 Kms long.

4. Again, an approach to a tunel. Check the sign boards on the road.
The MPE has a dedicated mobile emergency line displayed all over the road.
It also has emergency phone booths along the road to call for assistance.

5. This is a section between Lonavala and Khandala. Since the road
passes thru these towns, they have built an elevated section that pases
over these towns. There are exits for both towns.

6. One of the tunnels. All tunnels are well illuminated and the longer
tunnels have large exhaust fans.

7. This is a breathtaking view of the MPE against the backdrop of the
Khandala ghat. You can see a large waterfall in the bakground as the MPE
snakes its way towards Pune.