The PMC has approved the construction of the flyover at Mahatma Phule Chowk on the Mundhwa-Keshavnagar to Kharadi bypass road. This decision was taken by the standing committee on Tuesday 17th March 2026. For many years, people travelling through Mundhwa Chowk have faced long traffic jams thus delays. However, once this flyover is completed, it will bring much-needed relief for the commuters for sure. This junction is responsible for connecting vehicles from Kharadi bypass, Mundhwa, Keshavnagar and Tadigutta chowk. Owing to the heavy movement from multiple directions, congestion has been a day to day problem for commuters.
Double-Decker Flyover at Mundhwa-Keshavnagar Overview
In the last 6 months, the PMC has already cleared some of the major encroachments that were present around the junction. This has helped in preparing the entire area for a smooth project execution. Furthermore, the PMC has already planned to spend a whopping amount of Rs 126 crore on the project. The flyover will be around 1,080 meters long. The objective of the flyover will be mainly to help vehicles travel between Kharadi and Mundhwa in a seamless manner.
| Aspect | Details |
| Total Cost | Rs 120.11 crore (main construction) + Rs 9.42 crore (associated development works) |
| Structure | Two-tier: Lower deck for vehicles, upper for proposed metro corridor (coordinated with metro agencies) |
| Total Length | 1,080 meters (main bridge: 769-796 meters) |
| Width & Layout | 16 meters wide with dual carriageways (bidirectional traffic) |
| Approach Roads | 136 meters (Kharadi side), 148 meters (Mundhwa side) for connectivity |
| Piers | 36 total (28 along roadway, 8 in riverbed) |
| Potential Adjustments | Costs may vary due to foundation levels, structural changes, or GST regulations |
Construction Agency and Timeline Finalised for the Project
Shrinath Bhimale who is the chairman of the standing committee said that the construction agency has already been finalised for this project. He also said that the project is expected to be completed within the next 2 years after when the project construction begins. Apart from this, he also shared that no land acquisition will be required for the construction of this project. Needless to say, this will mean there will be fewer chances of delays and hurdles.
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Future Planning of Other Projects
Apart from the Mundhwa junction flyover, the authorities have also proposed a metro line on the same stretch. So, keeping this in mind, the civic administration has designed the flyover in a way that it does not interfere with the metro alignment later.
Apart from this the standing committee has also approved the construction of a pedestrian underground crossing at Kaleborate Nagar which is a well-known residential locality in Hadapsar Pune. For the unversed, this project will cost around Rs 5.37 crore and aims to improve safety for pedestrians. It goes without saying that such upcoming projects will positively impact the property prices in Pune.
There is also a proposal to construct another flyover over the railway track in the same area. However, this plan is still under consideration because of the technical challenges.
