In order to address the growing traffic congestion in the city of Pune as well as to improve the infrastructure of the same, the government of Maharashtra has announced the development of 6 elevated corridors along with existing highways, excluding planned ring roads.
₹36,000 Crore Project to Ease Traffic and Enhance Connectivity in Pune with Elevated Corridors
With an estimated cost of ₹36,000 crores, the project aims to enhance connectivity as well as ease traffic bottlenecks in key areas, significantly reducing strain on Pune’s road network.
These elevated corridors will span some of the busiest routes in Pune, providing faster, smoother commutes by bypassing congested roads.
Six Key Elevated Corridors to Improve Traffic and Connectivity in Pune
The six corridors include:
- Nashik Phata – Khed: Alleviating the traffic along the Mumbai-Nashik-Pune route, this corridor aims to improve travel time and access for vehicles heading to and from Pune.
- Ravet – Narhe: Connecting the northern and southern parts of Pune, this stretch will ease traffic for commuters traveling between Pimpri-Chinchwad and southern Pune.
- Narhe – Katraj: This corridor shall aim to alleviate traffic woes between a busy route connecting residential and commercial areas between Narhe and Katraj, which is known for its zoo and educational institutes.
- Talegaon – Chakan – Shikarpur: Connecting industrial hubs on Pune’s outskirts, this corridor will help manage traffic from local commuters and heavy goods transport.
- Pune – Shirur: This elevated corridor shall enhance the connectivity between Pune and Shirur, eventually improving access to key pilgrimage and industrial destinations like Alandi and Ranjangaon.
- Hadapsar – Yavat: Linking rapidly developing Hadapsar with Yavat, this corridor will reduce traffic in southern Pune, benefiting tech parks, residential zones, and industries.
With the aim of reducing congestion, improving connectivity, decreasing pollution, and boosting local real estate and businesses, these elevated corridors are all set to redefine the transportation of the “Oxford of the East”. It is with the timeline of 4-5 years and an investment of ₹36,000 crores that the construction shall begin soon.
The corridors will include advanced technology, such as smart traffic management and dedicated lanes for heavy vehicles.
