The construction of the two-tier flyover at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) Chowk is nearing completion, and its opening is scheduled for the end of June.
Being built by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), the project aims to ease traffic congestion along Ganeshkhind Road, one of the city’s busiest arterial routes.
PMRDA officials told HT that all 32 supporting pillars have been erected, and installation of steel girders, each 55 metres long and 18-20 metres wide, is advancing rapidly. Except for the Pashan-side ramp, the flyover is expected to be open to the public by June 30, the officials added.
Earlier, Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole had announced that one side of the flyover, from Bremen Circle to E-Square, would be open for traffic on May 1. However, the opening has been delayed.
This flyover is part of the Puneri Metro, connecting Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar. It will host the metro line on top and ramps below connecting to Aundh, Shivajinagar and Pashan.
Currently, the ongoing construction leads to significant traffic disruptions daily, sparking frustration among citizens. They urge authorities to prioritise and expedite the completion of the work.
