Pune: CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Double-Decker Flyover at Savitribai Phule Pune University Chowk
Shivajinagar, 20th August 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday inaugurated the much-awaited integrated double-decker flyover constructed between Aundh and Shivajinagar at Savitribai Phule Pune University Chowk. The project, executed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), is aimed at easing traffic congestion along the busy Ganeshkhind Road stretch.
After the inauguration, the Chief Minister inspected the double-storey flyover. He was joined by Deputy Chief Minister and District Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, MLAs Siddharth Shirole, Bapusaheb Pathare, Hemant Rasane, Divisional Commissioner Dr. Chandrakat Pulkundwar, PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase, Additional Commissioner Deepak Singla, Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, Joint Commissioner of Police Ranjan Kumar Sharma, District Collector Jitendra Dudi, Savitribai Phule Pune University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Suresh Gosavi, and Chief Engineer Rinaj Pathan, among others.
Project Details
According to PMRDA officials, the double-decker flyover project at Savitribai Phule Pune University Chowk was designed to provide a long-term solution to severe traffic bottlenecks in the area. The project, with an estimated budget of ₹277 crore, will also improve connectivity between Aundh, Shivajinagar, Baner, and Pashan.
Currently, one lane of the flyover connecting Aundh to Shivajinagar has been opened for public use. The ramps on the Shivajinagar and Aundh sides have been completed, while the remaining ramps on the Baner and Pashan sides are expected to be completed by October 2025.
Relief for Citizens
PMRDA officials said the flyover is an “alternative arrangement” to manage heavy traffic flow at the university chowk and surrounding areas. Once fully operational, the double-decker structure is expected to significantly reduce congestion and provide smoother connectivity for commuters.
The inauguration marks a major milestone in Pune’s urban infrastructure development, with authorities expressing confidence that the project will bring relief to thousands of daily commuters navigating this critical junction.
