Mumbai-Pune Expressway: A gas tanker overturned near the Adoshi Tunnel in Raigad district on Wednesday, February 3, causing a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway that lasted for over 15 hours. Commuters faced significant difficulties, expressing their anger and frustration on social media.
According to media reports, at around 6:15 PM, a speeding CNG gas tanker lost control on a slope near the tunnel and overturned on the road.
As a safety precaution, authorities immediately stopped traffic on one of the busiest highways connecting Mumbai and Pune. However, many commuters remained stranded on the highway for hours “without any assistance or updates.”
Netizens shared pictures and videos of the incident on social media, criticizing the authorities for poor management and questioning the continued toll collection despite the prolonged traffic jam.
Stranded on Mumbai–Pune Expressway due to a CNG truck accident. I’m a lady travelling with two kids—no water, no washroom access, no assistance, traffic not moving at all. Shocked by the careless and inhuman handling. Where are the highway authorities & gatekeepers? 🚨 pic.twitter.com/mAJrhkOC75
— ADV AMREEN SHARIFF (@AmreenAdv) February 3, 2026
Spent 7 hours on Pune Mumbai Expressway yesterday stuck in the jam. Exited to stay at Lonavala overnight. The toll booth did charge the toll on exit😀 the tanker still stuck there in the morning. Thousands of vehicle stuck. @1033_Helpline @MTPHereToHelp pic.twitter.com/BQctmiGpMT
— Mayank (@mayank_kmr) February 4, 2026
Over 1 hour stuck in massive traffic on the Mumbai Pune Expressway. Tolls are collected efficiently
when will commuters get efficient roads?
We speak of a trillion dollar economy, but are we building trillion worthy infrastructure?
Accountability matters. Who is addressing this?… pic.twitter.com/2EAzvaSpXf— Sweta Jain Patil (@Anuana10) February 4, 2026
Mumbai Pune express Highway.
I was stuck on this for 8 plus hours.They have finally starred clearing traffic and opened a single lane from around 12.30 to 1amCrew and police working Hard to ensure this leak is taken Care of pic.twitter.com/6blIwAt6af
— Vighnesh Rane (@Vighrane01) February 3, 2026
Stuck for 10 hours at Pune Mumbai Expressway…. @Mumbai2PuneEway pic.twitter.com/ceqENncwjj
— shivam narain (@ShivamNarain23) February 4, 2026
@Mumbai2PuneEway Stuck on the Pune–Mumbai Expressway for over 4 hours with zero help or updates. People are exhausted and frustrated. No traffic police, no support—this is unacceptable. pic.twitter.com/e0k4NiliQN
— Vikrant Dawda (@vikrantdawda) February 3, 2026
Avoid Mumbai-Pune (vice-versa) trip on both the express way n on old highway today. Complete jam!
(Thanks @RavindraAmbekar ) pic.twitter.com/cDn2tAYdXK— ashish jadhao (@ashish_jadhao) February 4, 2026
Just came from the Mumbai to Pune expressway side, the side going towards Mumbai from Malavli to Madap is caught up in an historic traffic where people are sleeping in their vehicles,entire expressway is shut! @nitin_gadkari @RaigadPolice @Dev_Fadnavis @DefenceBrat @nachiket1982 pic.twitter.com/sZehwKsEhN
— °~Tejas Shelar~° (@TejasShelar2498) February 3, 2026