Thousands of motorists experienced severe traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on December 25 due to the Christmas and New Year holiday rush. Heavy vehicular movement, particularly towards Pune and popular tourist spots like Lonavala, caused kilometre-long queues and delays of over an hour. Commuters reported slow-moving traffic and frustration, with some suggesting issues with lane discipline for trucks. Highway police deployed personnel to manage the situation and urged travelers to check real-time updates and consider alternative routes.