Construction on Pune’s Sinhagad Road and University Road flyovers is still underway, causing a 10-day delay and ongoing traffic congestion. Image by puneripages.in
By Prashant for PuneriPages.in
PUNE: Commuters eagerly awaiting relief from crippling traffic congestion on Sinhagad Road and University Road will have to wait a little longer. The planned inauguration of the much-anticipated flyovers on these routes has been delayed, with civic officials stating that final works will take approximately 10 more days to complete.
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What’s Causing the Delay?
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has cited several pending tasks as the reason for the delay:
- Asphalting: The final layer of road surface is yet to be completed.
- Lane Marking: Painting of lanes, directional arrows, and other road markings is still pending.
- Signage Installation: Key safety and directional signs need to be installed before the flyovers can open.
These finishing touches are crucial for the safe and efficient functioning of the flyovers.
The Impact: A Daily Struggle for Commuters
With the flyovers not yet operational, traffic congestion continues to plague these critical routes:
- Sinhagad Road: Severe bottlenecks persist near Rajaram Bridge and Dandekar Bridge, causing long delays for commuters heading into Pune’s city core.
- University Road: The area around Pune University Chowk remains chaotic, with heavy traffic snarls during peak hours.
The new flyovers are expected to significantly ease these long-standing traffic problems once completed.
Revised Timeline and What to Expect
PMC officials have confirmed that the remaining work will take about 10 more days. The inauguration is expected shortly after completion, giving commuters some much-needed relief.
A Quick Look at the Projects
- Sinhagad Road Flyover: Stretching from Rajaram Bridge to Fun Time Cinema, this flyover aims to streamline traffic entering the city core, reducing bottlenecks along this heavily used route.
- University Road Flyover: Part of a multi-level flyover project at University Chowk, it integrates with the Pune Metro line, making it a complex but critical infrastructure addition.
Visuals & Technical Details:
- Featured Image Suggestion: A recent photo showing the nearly completed flyover on Sinhagad Road, with construction machinery and unfinished lane markings visible, or heavy traffic under the incomplete flyover.
- Image Alt Text: “View of the nearly completed flyover on Sinhagad Road in Pune, with construction work still pending.”
- Meta Description: “The inauguration of new flyovers on Pune’s Sinhagad Road and University Road has been delayed by about 10 days due to pending work, extending traffic problems for commuters.”
Sources & Links:
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) – official updates on the flyover projects.
- Pune Metro – context on the integrated University Road flyover project.
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