Double Decker Flyover - Pune University - Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA)

Double Decker Flyover – Pune University

The old flyover with 5 arms at university chowk was not sufficient to cater to all traffic at university chowk and Ganesh Khind Road. Only 25% of traffic was plying over the flyover.
To address the growing traffic congestion and ensure long-term traffic planning, the government has decided to demolish the existing two flyovers at Pune University Chowk and in front of E-Square and replace them with an integrated double-decker flyover on single piers with metro rail.
A Supplementary agreement was signed between the Metro concessionaire company and the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) on 26th May 2020 to demolish the existing flyover and construct a double decker flyover.
With Pune Municipal Corporation’s approval, the demolition of the existing flyovers was done during the COVID-19 lockdown when traffic was minimal.
The demolition was completed between July and August 2020.
The construction agreement for the new flyover was signed on 20th April 2022, with a total estimated construction period of 36 months from the appointed date (25th November 2021).
The estimated project cost is ₹2,770 crore, subject to additional cost escalations.

Total Length: 1.70 km (including ramps) with a viaduct length of 1112.52 meters.
Traffic Direction:
- Two-lane up-ramp flyovers for vehicles traveling from Aundh and Baner towards Shivajinagar.
- Three-lane flyover from Shivajinagar towards Baner and Pashan, with two-lane down-ramps.
- At-grade road connectivity from Aundh, Baner and Pashan towards Senapati Bapat Road.
Special Design:
- A 55-meter-long steel girder span at Pune University Chowk to avoid obstructing traffic flow.
Additional Works by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC):
- A two-lane, 680-meter-long underpass from Shivajinagar towards Aundh, starting from Government Polytechnic to Raj Bhavan.
- Two-lane ramp connections to the flyover for traffic from Senapati Bapat Road towards Baner and Pashan.

The Pune Municipal Corporation’s General Body passed Resolution No. 132 on 22nd September 2021, giving final approval to the flyover project.
PMC committed to executing related projects, including the Shivajinagar-Aundh underpass and Senapati Bapat Road flyover connections.

A comprehensive traffic diversion plan was prepared and approved by the Divisional Commissioner and Pune Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority.
A circular traffic route covering University Chowk, Pashan Road, Abhimanyu Road and Baner Road was implemented in December 2021.
To facilitate traffic flow, the Ganeshkhind Road expansion plan, which includes widening the road to 45 meters, is being executed by PMC.
A reforestation plan was implemented for the trees affected by the road widening.
An alternative road through the Agricultural College campus was completed to ease congestion.
Road widening work on Ganeshkhind Road (except some critical sections) from University Chowk to E-Square has been completed.

The construction of the integrated double-decker flyover along with the metro was originally scheduled for completion by November 2024. However, the project timeline has been extended due to various permissions and utilities encountered.