India, Feb. 24 -- While the much awaited 'missing link project' along the Mumbai-Pune expressway (e-way) is nearing completion and slated to open to traffic from May 1, the over 10 kilometres' long tunnel of the project has been classified under the 'E' category as per international ADR standards which is the highest risk classification for road tunnels and entails stringent restrictions on the movement of dangerous goods. In line with these norms, tankers transporting petrol, diesel, gas and other inflammable fuels and hazardous chemicals will be barred from entering the tunnel.

A senior official from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), on condition of anonymity, said that the decision follows a detailed safety a...