Baner Bypass Highway, Pune

PMC has announced an alternate-day water supply schedule starting June 15, 2026, to conserve dwindling water reserves. The civic body expects to reduce daily water consumption by approximately 400 MLD. Restrictions are in place for non-essential uses like car washing and filling swimming pool.

Pune Metro's elevated Line 3, spanning 23.203 km and connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, will begin operations in phases starting June 15, 2026. The first phase will cover 12 stations from the Hinjewadi side, with the remaining stations expected to be operational by October.

WeWork has leased approximately 2 lakh sq ft of commercial office space in the Phoenix Millennium Tower-3 building in Pune's Wakad area for a total rent exceeding ₹161 crore. The lease spans multiple floors with varying terms, indicating continued demand for office spaces in Pune's commercial hubs. This expansion is likely to support job growth and economic activity in the region.

The 23-km Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro corridor is in its final phase of construction, with overall work reaching nearly 94% completion. Once operational, this Metro line is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion on the busy Pune–Hinjewadi IT corridor, connecting Shivajinagar to Hinjewadi's technology hub and reducing travel time for thousands of IT professionals.

Several infrastructure projects in and around Pune are progressing towards completion. One of the two new river bridges on the Mutha River at Warje on the Mumbai-Bengaluru Bypass is complete ,awaiting final testing, Balewadi-Kaspate Wasti bridge over the Mula-Mutha river, is expected to complete in an year. Pune University Square flyover is targeted for completion in 2026 ,easing traffic to Shivajinagar, Aundh, Baner, and Pashan.

The Pune real estate market in 2025 is experiencing growth in both affordable and luxury sectors. Favorable economic conditions, increased home demand, and government initiatives focusing on affordable housing and urban infrastructure are shaping the market. The luxury housing market is also seeing significant growth, with property prices in prime areas like Koregaon Park, Kalyani Nagar, and Baner expected to rise due to the influx of IT professionals, NRIs, and high-net-worth individuals.