Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar chaired a high-level meeting at Mantralaya on Thursday, issuing a directive that officers responsible for the Mumbai-Nashik highway will be suspended if the traffic congestion issue is not resolved within 10 days.

The Mumbai-Nashik Highway, a key route connecting northern Maharashtra to Mumbai, is currently plagued by severe traffic congestion due to ongoing construction projects, including underpasses and flyover widening. The situation has worsened due to potholes forming on the highway and service roads from the recent rain. “If traffic on the Mumbai-Nashik highway is not resolved in the next 10 days, the responsible officer will be suspended,” said Ajit Pawar.