Based on the series of meetings, discussion forums and interactions both with groups and individuals, two distinct views seem to have influenced the fate of the project.

i. Perceived merits of promoting the development of Mumbai - Pune Expressway on the ground that this expressway would be the only means to divert 60% of the existing total traffic (13748 PCU) and a total of 43414 PCUs of projected traffic for the year 2020.

ii. Opposition of the project based on `perceptions’ of ecological implications.