Incomplete Flyover Continues to Choke Sinhagad Road Traffic; Monsoon, Delays Frustrate Commuters

Sinhagad Road, 30th July 2025: Traffic congestion on Sinhagad Road has worsened as a key section of the much-anticipated flyover between Wadgaon and Rajaram Bridge remains incomplete. Daily commuters are bearing the brunt of this delay, especially during peak hours, as heavy monsoon showers further deteriorate road conditions.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) had earlier completed the 2.2 km-long lane on one side of the flyover. However, work on the remaining 1.54 km stretch, from Indian Hume Pipe to Inamdar Chowk, has yet to be finished. Initially targeted for completion in June, the deadline was extended to the end of July due to adverse weather. But with no visible progress, the deadline now appears to be slipping further.

PMC officials say continuous rainfall has disrupted crucial construction activities, including tarring and ramp installation. The base of the ramp remains soggy and waterlogged, making further work unsafe and impractical. As a result, construction has stalled just as the city enters the peak of the rainy season.

Meanwhile, the other two flyovers on Sinhagad Road, at Rajaram Bridge Chowk and between Vitthalwadi Kaman and Funtime Theater, were inaugurated earlier this year by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on January 26 and May 1, respectively. However, the third and final segment, connecting Manikbaug to Hingne, has been severely delayed, undermining the overall benefits of the earlier completions.

Initially, the PMC had aimed to inaugurate the third-phase flyover by June 15. Work had been progressing well until mid-May, when heavy rains set in and rendered the site unworkable. Now, as July ends with no completion in sight, commuters are left wondering how much longer the chaos will last.

The ongoing delay has triggered public dissatisfaction. Residents and regular commuters are calling out the PMC and city traffic authorities for what they describe as a failure in planning and coordination.

“It was obvious that the monsoon would interrupt construction. The authorities should have ensured the work was done before the rains. This delay is frustrating and completely avoidable,” said a commuter caught in the daily jam.

With traffic continuing to bottleneck, the demand for swift and decisive action is growing louder.