Following a long wait, a single lane at the Malshej ghat was opened for vehicular traffic around 10 am yesterday. The route was closed due to a major landslide on July 25 following heavy rains. As a result, a surge in visitors is expected – a favourite tourist destination for visitors from Mumbai, Pune and Nashik – this weekend. However, the second lane on the road will remain closed for the next few days. Clearing the debris there will take more time, and police as well as highway authorities fear that road closure due to work on consecutive weekends will lead to public outrage.

On a high: Malshej Ghat, famous for its waterfalls and thick mist, is a must-visit weekend destination for many during monsoons. File Pic