Pune: Bhide Bridge to Remain Closed Till September for Pune Metro Pedestrian Bridge Work

Pune, 8th June 2026 : Bhide Bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic from midnight on June 9 until September 5 to facilitate the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking Deccan Gymkhana Metro Station with the old city areas, Pune Metro officials said on Monday.

The closure, approved by the traffic police department, has been implemented to ensure public safety during the construction of the foot overbridge above the existing bridge across the Mutha river.

According to Pune Metro, the new pedestrian bridge will provide direct access to Deccan Gymkhana Metro Station for residents of Narayan Peth, Shaniwar Peth and the Lakshmi Road area, besides benefiting thousands of students travelling to educational institutions in the city centre.

Metro authorities have appealed to commuters to use alternative routes, including Lakdi Bridge, Bal Gandharva Bridge and Z Bridge, during the closure period. Officials clarified that the road passing through the riverbed will remain open to traffic.

Meanwhile, Pune Metro has opened the pedestrian bridge connecting Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station on the Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor with the central Peth areas. The bridge is expected to improve last-mile connectivity and make access to the Metro station easier for commuters travelling to and from the old city.

Officials said work on the Deccan Gymkhana Metro Station pedestrian bridge is being carried out on a priority basis and will be completed at the earliest. Pune Metro expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and sought the cooperation of citizens during the construction period.