PMC Revises Sutarwadi-Pashan Tunnel Plan to Reduce Hill Cutting, Improve Kothrud-Pashan Connectivity

PMC has proposed a revised Sutarwadi-Pashan tunnel alignment aimed at reducing hill cutting while improving connectivity between Kothrud and Pashan.

Pune, September 21, 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has proposed a revised alignment for the long-discussed Sutarwadi-Pashan tunnel project, with the aim of reducing hill cutting and tree loss while creating a more direct road connection between Kothrud and Pashan.

Under the revised proposal, the Pashan-side approach to the tunnel would be changed from the earlier Panchavati-NCL route. The new alignment is proposed through the Panchavati-Abhimanshree-Loyola School area, creating a new road connection to the tunnel.

The proposed tunnel is intended to provide an alternative connection between Kothrud and the Pashan-Panchavati area. PMC officials and planners have been examining changes to the alignment to reduce the extent of excavation required in the hilly terrain and minimise environmental impact.

The revised route could also improve connectivity between Kothrud, Pashan and surrounding neighbourhoods by providing an additional east-west link. The proposal is expected to reduce dependence on existing congested routes, although the actual impact on travel times will depend on the final design and completion of the project.

The tunnel project has been included in the PMC’s Development Plan. In August 2026, the civic body floated a tender for appointing a Project Management Consultant/Expert Advisor for pre- and post-tender activities related to construction of the Pashan-Panchavati-Kothrud tunnel. The tender process was subsequently extended, with bids scheduled to close on September 1.

The project has a long planning history. PMC’s development-plan documentation already provides for a tunnel road connecting the Kothrud and Pashan sides, with the planned road width having previously been revised from 30 metres to 24 metres. The document also calls for realignment of the tunnel through the hilly section during development.

The latest change therefore represents an attempt to balance connectivity, engineering feasibility and environmental concerns while moving the project forward.

However, the revised alignment is still part of the planning and implementation process. Final construction timelines, costs and the exact road configuration will depend on technical studies, approvals, land-related requirements and subsequent PMC decisions.

Social media Handles :
Instagram
Youtube
Facebook
Twitter
NewsDotz