The much-awaited third and final phase of the double-decker flyover on Sinhagad Road is set to open for traffic on Monday, September 1, at 3 pm. The inauguration ceremony will be led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, confirmed Madhuri Misal, Minister of State for Urban Development. The event will also see the presence of Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Muralidhar Mohol, State Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, and other prominent city leaders.
The announcement follows recent public uproar, including a protest staged by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on August 25. The MNS accused authorities of unnecessarily delaying the opening despite the flyover being ready, citing political reasons behind the hold-up. In response to the protest and increased public pressure, police deployed personnel and vans at the site to maintain order.
Subsequently, officials decided to open the flyover for public use.The new double-decker flyover promises to be a game-changer for traffic on Sinhagad Road. It is expected to provide significant relief to daily commuters from areas such as Dhayri, Nanded City, Vadgaon Budruk, Khadakwasla, and Narhe. Additionally, travelers heading towards the Mumbai–Bengaluru highway will benefit from smoother and faster movement.
Officials estimate that the flyover will reduce travel time between Funtime Theatre and Vitthalwadi by 15 to 25 minutes each day. Designed to offer uninterrupted passage over nine busy intersections, the double-decker structure aims to dramatically decrease congestion, making commutes quicker and less stressful for thousands of motorists.
With this final phase opening, Sinhagad Road is poised to become a much more efficient route, improving connectivity and easing one of Pune’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks. Residents and daily travelers eagerly await the official launch, hopeful for a smoother drive starting September 1. Stay tuned to know more about this news and others only with us.Â
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