Less than two months after the inauguration of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's much-publicised Missing Link project, potholes have appeared on its cable-stayed bridge, raising concerns over the quality of construction.
The Missing Link, which was inaugurated on May 1, was built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) to ease traffic congestion and reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune by around 30 minutes. The project, which features India's tallest cable-stayed bridge and twin tunnels recognised among the world's widest, was showcased as a landmark engineering achievement.
However, videos circulating on social media showed potholes developing at the beginning of the cable-stayed bridge, prompting questions about the durability of the newly opened infrastructure. Following the videos, MSRDC carried out immediate repair work and filled the potholes.
MSRDC officials acknowledged the damage but described the potholes as minor. They attributed the issue to heavy monsoon rainfall in the ghat section, saying the intense downpours had caused the surface wear. Officials added that the repairs were completed within minutes after the issue was identified.
Despite the prompt repairs, the incident has sparked criticism, with commuters and experts questioning how potholes could develop so soon on a project that was built using advanced engineering techniques and had received international recognition for its design and construction.
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