With the completion of the double-decker flyover on Ganeshkhind Road now on the horizon, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to launch the next major urban mobility upgrade
A grade separator at the congested Pune University junction. Designed to streamline traffic flow and reduce delays, the infrastructure aims to resolve one of Pune’s most persistent urban transport bottlenecks.According to civic officials, the grade separator will feature a 7.5-metre-wide, 440-metre-long road structure that allows vehicles travelling from Shivajinagar to bypass the Pune University junction and move directly towards Aundh. The design includes a 210-metre covered section and two open ramps of 150 metres and 80 metres, easing merging traffic and improving vehicular throughput.
A second structural addition is also on the drawing board—a 152-metre-long connecting arm from Senapati Bapat Road linking with the new double-decker flyover at University Chowk. This will be supported by an 87.5-metre-long approach ramp. These flyover approaches will rely on reinforced earth walls for structural integrity, ensuring minimal land acquisition and faster deployment.The urgency behind the project arises from the chronic congestion faced at Pune University junction, particularly in the wake of simultaneous Metro rail work and the ongoing flyover construction. Officials from PMC have confirmed that the grade separator construction will begin only after the double-decker flyover becomes operational, allowing for the redirection of existing traffic and minimising disruptions.
The double-decker flyover, developed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), spans 1.7 kilometres and serves as a multimodal urban solution. Its dual-deck structure includes a two-lane upper ramp for commuters travelling from Aundh and Baner towards Shivajinagar and a three-lane lower flyover for vehicles heading from Shivajinagar to Baner and Pashan. The street-level route maintains connectivity between Aundh, Baner, Pashan, and Senapati Bapat Road, ensuring uninterrupted surface mobility.The construction has also facilitated the integration of the upcoming Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro corridor, which will operate on the upper deck of the flyover, making it a critical component of Pune’s larger transit-oriented development agenda. The new flyover replaces two ageing overpasses at the Pune University and E-Square junctions, which were demolished in 2020 to make way for this consolidated infrastructure project.
While initial timelines had targeted a 2024 completion, delays driven by logistical and coordination challenges have pushed the final delivery into 2025. However, officials remain optimistic that the flyover will become operational shortly.PMC engineers say the upcoming grade separator will build upon this momentum, further enhancing vehicular fluidity along the Ganeshkhind Road corridor—a strategic urban axis. By addressing not only traffic congestion but also pedestrian movement and future public transport integration, the new interventions signal a robust commitment to sustainable and future-ready infrastructure in Pune.
The next steps, including finalisation of tenders and administrative approvals, are already in progress. Once operational, the combined impact of the double-decker flyover and grade separator is expected to significantly decongest one of Pune’s busiest road stretches, offering relief to thousands of daily commuters and contributing to a greener and more efficient urban transit ecosystem.
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