IN PHOTOS: Potholes plague Samruddhi Mahamarg just weeks after inauguration

Updated On: 24 June, 2025 10:41 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Potholes have emerged on the newly inaugurated 76-kilometre stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg between Igatpuri (Nashik) and Amane (near Mumbai), posing a serious threat to motorists cruising at high speeds. (Pics/ Special Arrangements)

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<p>A Mumbai-based motorist who travelled on this stretch on Sunday shared photographs with mid-day, showing multiple potholes on the asphalt section of a bridge near the Shahapur exit</p>

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A Mumbai-based motorist who travelled on this stretch on Sunday shared photographs with mid-day, showing multiple potholes on the asphalt section of a bridge near the Shahapur exit

<p>While most of the Samruddhi Mahamarg is constructed using cement concrete (CC), bridge portions are paved with asphalt. The pictures shared by the motorist reveal 5–6 visible potholes on the bridge surface of the expressway</p>

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While most of the Samruddhi Mahamarg is constructed using cement concrete (CC), bridge portions are paved with asphalt. The pictures shared by the motorist reveal 5–6 visible potholes on the bridge surface of the expressway

<p>The 76-km Igatpuri–Amane stretch, built at a cost of Rs 1182 crore, has been open for barely two weeks, making the premature appearance of potholes all the more concerning</p>

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The 76-km Igatpuri–Amane stretch, built at a cost of Rs 1182 crore, has been open for barely two weeks, making the premature appearance of potholes all the more concerning

<p>This isn’t the first time the Samruddhi Mahamarg’s quality has come under scrutiny. In April 2025, mid-day reported how cracks had developed on the concrete surface between Amane and Shahapur, even before it was open to traffic</p>

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This isn’t the first time the Samruddhi Mahamarg’s quality has come under scrutiny. In April 2025, mid-day reported how cracks had developed on the concrete surface between Amane and Shahapur, even before it was open to traffic

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The report also revealed how motorists were illegally accessing unopened sections of the highway

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The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) officials were unavailable for comment by press time

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