Persistent rainfall has delayed the completion of the Sinhagad Road flyover’s second arm, disrupting the Pune Municipal Corporation’s timeline. Commuters face ongoing congestion but hold hope for smoother travel once the project is fully operational.
The Sinhagad Road flyover, one of Pune’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, was meant to transform the daily grind for thousands of commuters. Designed to streamline traffic flow for vehicles entering and exiting the city, the flyover’s first arm opened on May 1, offering a glimpse of smoother journeys. However, the second arm, crucial for fully unlocking the project’s potential, remains incomplete due to relentless rainfall. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) had targeted a July opening, but nature’s interference has left workers battling muddy conditions and stalled progress.
For residents and daily travelers along this vital corridor, the delay feels like a prolonged test of patience. Long queues and traffic snarls, especially during peak hours, continue to frustrate drivers navigating the stretch from Manik Bagh to Vitthalwadi. The partially operational flyover has provided some relief, but the full promise of free-flowing traffic remains just out of reach. Families rushing to work, students heading to school, and delivery drivers weaving through the chaos all share a common hope: a completed flyover that lives up to its vision.
Construction began in September 2021, with the PMC’s Building Permission Department overseeing the project. The stretch between Vitthalwadi and Fun Time Cinema was completed ahead of schedule, raising expectations for an early full opening. Asphalt work and roadbed preparation were well underway on the second arm, but recent downpours have turned laid murum into slush, halting progress. The civic body remains optimistic, assuring residents that work will resume at full speed once the rains ease.
The flyover’s importance to Pune cannot be overstated. As a lifeline for one of the city’s most congested routes, it promises to cut travel times, reduce fuel waste, and ease the stress of daily commutes. For communities along Sinhagad Road, the project represents more than just infrastructure—it’s a chance for a better quality of life, with less time stuck in traffic and more moments spent with loved ones.
While the rain has tested the city’s resolve, it has also sparked a renewed call for resilience. Commuters are urging the PMC to expedite the remaining work, eager to see the flyover fully operational. The civic body’s steady progress, despite setbacks, offers hope that the wait will soon end. When both arms of the Sinhagad Road flyover finally open, Puneites anticipate a smoother, faster, and less stressful journey—a small but meaningful victory for a city on the move.
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