To address the growing traffic congestion in Pune city as well as improve infrastructure, the Government of Maharashtra has announced the development of 6 elevated corridors along existing highways, excluding the planned Ring Road.
₹36,000 crore project to ease traffic and enhance connectivity in Pune with elevated corridor
With an estimated cost of ₹36,000 crore, the project aims to reduce traffic bottlenecks in key areas along with increasing connectivity, thereby significantly reducing the stress on Pune’s road network.
These elevated corridors will span some of Pune’s busiest routes, providing faster, smoother mobility Avoiding congested roads.
Six major elevated corridors to improve traffic and connectivity in Pune
The six corridors include:
- Nashik Phata – Khed: This corridor aims to improve travel time and accessibility for vehicles traveling to and from Pune, while reducing traffic on the Mumbai-Nashik-Pune route.
- Ravet – Narhe: This section connecting the northern and southern parts of Pune will ease traffic for commuters traveling between Pimpri-Chinchwad and South Pune.
- Narhe-Katraj: This corridor will aim to ease traffic problems between Narhe and Katraj, a busy route connecting residential and commercial areas, which is known for its zoo and educational institutions.
- Talegaon – Chakan – Shikarpur: This corridor, connecting industrial hubs on the outskirts of Pune, will help manage traffic from local commuters and heavy freight transport.
- Pune – Shirur: This elevated corridor will enhance connectivity between Pune and Shirur, ultimately improving access to major pilgrimage and industrial destinations like Alandi and Ranjangaon.
- Hadapsar – Yavat: Connecting rapidly developing Hadapsar to Yavat, this corridor will reduce traffic in South Pune, benefiting technology parks, residential areas and industries.
With the aim of reducing congestion, improving connectivity, reducing pollution and boosting local real estate and businesses, these elevated corridors are set to redefine transportation for the “Oxford of the East”. Construction will begin soon with a timeline of 4-5 years and an investment of Rs 36,000 crore.
The corridors will include advanced technology, such as smart traffic management and dedicated lanes for heavy vehicles.
