Traffic has been suspended indefinitely on the Malshej ghat section of National Highway (NH) 61 after a large portion of the road caved in near Karanjale village on Sunday following incessant heavy rainfall, disrupting road connectivity between western Maharashtra and Mumbai.

The closure affects all categories of vehicles travelling from Ahilyanagar and Pune towards Mumbai via the Kalyan-Malshej Ghat highway. The order was issued by District Collector and District Magistrate Jitendra Dudi to prevent accidents, ensure smooth traffic regulation, and avoid any law-and-order issues in the area.