Currently, the journey by road takes nearly two hours, but the new corridor is expected to reduce travel time to just 20 minutes.
Land Acquisition and Construction
Work on land acquisition has already begun, marking the start of a major infrastructure project in the Pune Metropolitan Region. Surveys and land acquisition are taking place across several villages, including Nanekarwadi, Medankarwadi, Waki Khurd, Waki Budruk, Chimbali, Kuruli, and Chakan. These efforts are necessary to make space for access ramps and alternate bypass routes.
Chakan, one of Pune’s busiest industrial hubs, faces heavy traffic congestion daily. To address this, authorities plan bypass roads through nearby areas such as Kadachi Wadi and Kharabwadi.
Officials say the elevated corridor will not only reduce travel time between Pune and Nashik but also ease traffic pressure on smaller towns along the route where vehicles often get stuck.
Broader Road Development in Pune
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is simultaneously carrying out several road expansion projects to improve traffic flow across the city.
These include stretches from Balewadi to Shedge Vasti, Surya Hospital to Thakar Vasti, and Nande-Man Road. The ambitious Pune Ring Road project is also advancing in phases, with land acquisition nearing completion in several areas.
Together, these projects aim to reduce bottlenecks and improve regional connectivity.
Experts say the elevated highway could lower fuel consumption and vehicular emissions because smoother traffic flow reduces idling on congested roads. The project is seen as an important step toward eco-friendly mobility while supporting Pune’s rapid industrial growth.
Benefits for Commuters and the Region
For residents and commuters, the new corridor offers significant convenience and time savings. Officials emphasise that the project is not only about faster travel but also about improving overall connectivity and easing congestion in towns along the route.
With travel time expected to drop from two hours to just 20 minutes, the corridor is considered a major development for both daily commuters and the region’s infrastructure.
(Edited by : Vivek Dubey)
