Speaking at the foundation stone‑laying ceremony for three major elevated corridor projects, Pune–Shirur, Talegaon–Chakan–Shikrapur, and Hadapsar–Yavat, at the Ganesh Kala Krida Manch, the Chief Minister emphasised the state’s push to resolve Pune’s chronic traffic congestion.
Implemented by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) on a Build‑Operate‑Transfer (BOT) basis, these projects have yielded upfront premiums for the government: Pune–Shirur Corridor Rs 500 crore, Talegaon–Chakan–Shikrapur Corridor Rs 300 crore and Hadapsar–Yavat Corridor Rs 150 crore, totalling Rs 950 crore.
Fadnavis revealed that all three elevated corridors have been pre‑designed to accommodate future metro lines. He said integrating metro structural design into current flyover blueprints would ensure zero disruption later and slash future alignment costs by at least 40 per cent.
To enhance connectivity to the upcoming Purandar International Airport, the government is planning a double‑tube tunnel through Dive Ghat to facilitate both road and metro transit. Over 50 per cent of land acquisition for the airport has already been completed, setting a national record for speed.
Additionally, a 173‑km Outer Ring Road and an 86‑km Inner Ring Road are slated for completion within two years and are expected to reduce inner‑city traffic congestion by 30 per cent.
Addressing long‑term planning, Fadnavis highlighted sustainable water management, noting that extensive Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are being set up with support from JICA and the World Bank to recycle urban wastewater.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the three elevated corridors will dramatically curb traffic gridlocks and pollution. He explained that, due to constraints in land acquisition for highway expansion, international engineering solutions are being adopted.
Using technology developed in Malaysia, the distance between two structural pillars will be increased from 30 metres to 120 metres, enabling a single‑pillar design that supports the surface road, elevated flyover, and metro line simultaneously.
Gadkari added that the upcoming Surat–Nashik–Ahilyanagar–Solapur highway will divert 40 to 45 per cent of North‑to‑South commercial transit away from Pune and Mumbai.
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar hailed the projects as economic “game changers.” She said the Hadapsar–Yavat route will save time for commuters, while the Talegaon–Chakan–Shikrapur corridor will boost freight logistics in Pune’s manufacturing and IT belts. Pune currently commands nearly 35 per cent of all GCCs setting up operations across India.
Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale added that resilient infrastructure is vital as Maharashtra aims to become a $1 trillion economy within India’s $5 trillion national target. Upon completion, these structures will collectively comprise the longest network of elevated corridors in India.
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