Dugad Shriniwas Sankul Katraj, Pune

Pune's Infrastructure Gets Major Boost with ₹18,000 Crore in Elevated Road Projects

Cm Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stones for three elevated road projects worth ₹18,000 crore in Pune. These projects aim to significantly reduce traffic congestion across the city and its surrounding areas. The projects include the Pune-Shirur Elevated Highway, Hadapsar-Yavat Elevated Highway, and Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur Elevated Highway,.

During Q2'2026, average property prices for Dugad Shriniwas Sankul moved from ₹ 7,000/sqft to ₹ 8,000/sqft, reflecting a 14.29% rise.

Pune Metro Line 3 to Commence Operations by June 15, Connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar

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.

Pune Metro Expansion Gets Green Light for Peripheral Routes

The Pune Municipal Corporation's general body has approved proposals for extending the Pune Metro to peripheral areas. New routes from Khadakwasla to Donaje, Katraj to Khed Shivapur, Katraj to Undri, and Wagholi to Lonikand have been sanctioned. These extensions are expected to improve connectivity to Sinhagad Fort, the proposed outer ring road, and newly developing areas.

PMC Plans New Bridge Parallel to Rajaram Bridge to Ease Sinhagad Road Traffic

PMC is moving forward with plans to construct a new bridge parallel to the existing Rajaram Bridge to alleviate traffic congestion on Sinhagad Road. This project aims to improve connectivity between Sinhagad Road and Karvenagar , DP Road, reducing daily traffic bottlenecks and enhancing commuter experience.

Katraj-Kondhwa Road Widening Project Gains Momentum, Phase 1 Nears Completion

The Katraj-Kondhwa road widening project in Pune has seen significant progress, with substantial funds allocated for land acquisition and the first phase nearing completion. This crucial corridor, connecting two national highways, has faced increasing congestion due to rapid development.

Pune Civic Body Allocates ₹740 Crore to Boost Traffic Infrastructure

PMC has allocated ₹740 crore in its 2026-27 budget to enhance traffic infrastructure, including road repairs, flyover-bridge projects. .A separate allocation of Rs 100 crore has been made for the development of the Katraj-Kondhwa road. Also, Ghorpadi railway overbridge, Aga Khan riverbridge and Suncity-Karvenagar riverbridge are planned to be completed before monsoon.

Pune Metro Network to Expand to Nearly 200 km, Addressing Traffic Congestion

CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and the Pune Metropolitan region will soon have a nearly 200 km Metro network. This expansion aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion in the city. Currently, about 33 km of the metro network is operational, & 55 km in construction phase ,with further additions planned.

Pune Metro's Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar Line Set for March 2026 Launch

Pune is preparing for a significant transportation upgrade with the launch of the Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar metro line in March 2026. The Union Budget has also earmarked ₹517 crore for the Pune Metro project, supporting its Phase-II expansion.Tunnelling for the Swargate to Katraj underground stretch will commence soon, and the Pimpri-Nigdi elevated line is targeted for completion next year.

Khambataki Ghat Tunnel Opens for Trial Run, Reducing Pune-Satara Travel Time

One tube of the new Khambataki Ghat Tunnel on the Pune-Satara National Highway has opened for a trial run for light vehicles. This is expected to reduce travel time through the ghat from approximately 45 minutes to just 7 minutes, significantly improving connectivity and safety. The tunnel aims to replace the accident-prone ghat section, with the full project, including the second tube, targeted for completion by March 2026.