"Pune’s future in motion – A visual breakdown of the Ring Road project. From puneripages.in."
By Prashant for PuneriPages.in
Let’s be honest—driving in Pune lately feels like preparing for war. One wrong turn and you’re stuck in a jam that refuses to move. I’ve experienced this frustration way too many times, especially on Karve Road or Satara Road. That’s why when I heard about the PMRDA’s Ring Road project being fast-tracked, I had to dig deeper. And what I found gave me hope.
So, I wrote this blog not just to share the news, but to explain it in the most relatable way possible. Whether you’re from Wagholi, Warje, or Wakad—this is what you need to know.
Table of Contents
📅 Quick Snapshot of the Project
- Total Length: About 173.64 km
- Fast-Tracked Corridors: Nagar Road → Solapur Road → Saswad Road → Satara Road → Mumbai-Bangalore Highway
- Main Purpose: Shift heavy traffic out of our daily commute paths
- Handled By: PMRDA (yes, they’re finally speeding things up)
- Deadline (for East Side at least): Within 3 years if all goes well
🌍 Visualizing the Ring Road
I know the names can get confusing. That’s why I’m planning to add a clean, no-nonsense map here soon—just showing you where the Ring Road cuts across Pune and what areas it links. Simple and visual.
❓ Why This Matters Right Now
Most of us complain about traffic, but we don’t always know why it’s so bad. A big reason is that trucks, buses, and inter-city vehicles use the same roads as us—because there’s no proper bypass.
This Ring Road is meant to act like a pressure release. It’ll take those massive vehicles out of the city’s core and give them a proper route around Pune.
⚡ How This Could Affect You Directly
Live near Wagholi or Kharadi?
You’ll finally see fewer trucks on Nagar Road. Daily drives may actually become bearable.
Commute to Hinjawadi from Kothrud/Warje?
Once the western stretch is ready, you could avoid the internal chaos completely.
Looking to buy property?
Areas like Pisoli, Manjari, and Undri might soon become hot zones thanks to better access.
Regular commuter?
East-to-west travel across the city might finally stop being a nightmare.
💼 Who’s Paying, and Who’s Impacted?
Let’s not sugarcoat this—building this road involves acquiring land from over 40 villages. That means farmers and landowners are directly impacted. It’s a tough trade-off: the city benefits, but some individuals pay the price.
Funding is being handled by PMRDA with help from the Maharashtra state government. There may also be private investments coming in.
🕒 Real-Time Tracker (So You Know What’s Happening)
| Phase | Segment | Status | Expected Done By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagar Rd → Solapur Rd | Land talks happening | End of 2026 |
| 2 | Solapur Rd → Saswad Rd | Alignment done | Mid 2027 |
| 3 | Saswad Rd → Satara Rd | Still in planning | 2028 maybe |
| 4 | Satara Rd → Mumbai-B’lore Hwy | Nothing yet | TBD |
Bookmark this post—I’ll keep updating this chart as things move.
Last Updated: July 2025
✈️ Wrapping It Up – Why I’m (Cautiously) Optimistic
As someone who drives around Pune almost daily, I genuinely hope this project gets done on time. It has the potential to change the game for all of us.
So if you’re tired of slow-moving traffic and endless jams like me—save this post. Share it with your building group or office buddies. Let’s keep each other updated.
Because Pune deserves better roads. And it finally looks like we’re on the right path.
🧠 FAQs (Because I Had These Questions Too)
Q1: Is this the same as the MSRDC Ring Road plan?
A: Nope! That one’s mostly on paper. This is PMRDA’s version, and it’s actually moving.
Q2: Who’s paying for all this?
A: Mostly state funds + possible private partners. PMRDA is in charge.
Q3: When will we get to use it?
A: Best case? Late 2026 for parts of the eastern section.
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