Malshej Ghat closed indefinitely as NH-61 develops severe subsidence
Malshej Ghat, one of Maharashtra's most popular monsoon tourist destinations, has been closed to all vehicular traffic after a newly concretised stretch of National Highway 61 developed severe subsidence. The closure was announced on Saturday, with authorities warning of the risk of a larger collapse amid continuing heavy rainfall.
The National Highways Authority (NHAI) informed the Highway Traffic Police that continued traffic movement on the damaged stretch could endanger lives and property. Acting on the communication, the Pune unit of the Highway Traffic Police issued a public advisory announcing that the Malshej Ghat section on NH-61 (Ahilyanagar–Kalyan Highway) would remain closed to all vehicular traffic until further orders.
Commuters have been advised not to use the route and to plan their journeys through alternative roads until it is reopened. The closure affects travel between Ahilyanagar and Kalyan, and travellers are urged to check for updates before embarking on journeys in the region.
