The Old Kasara Ghat section of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway will remain closed in two phases for road repairs. The closure is scheduled from February 24 to 27, 2025 and again from March 3 to 6, between 8 AM and 6 PM, as part of preparations for the monsoon. During this period, traffic on the Nashik-Mumbai route has been diverted via the new Kasara Ghat. Heavy vehicles, including Odyssey buses, are completely banned on this stretch and have been rerouted through the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Repair work commenced at 10 AM today, with police and disaster management teams deployed to ensure passenger safety. Kasara Police Station in-charge Suresh Gavit, along with Highway Police officers Chhaya Kamble and Ram Honde, have implemented security measures.
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Additionally, traffic heading towards Jawhar and Mokhada is being diverted via Ghatandevi Temple, according to highway police. Motorists have been urged to maintain controlled speeds, avoid overtaking, and follow police instructions. Kasara police and highway patrol teams are actively monitoring the situation.