Pune: Vishrantwadi Road to Get Congestion-Free? PMC Standing Committee Clears BRT Removal

Vishrantwadi, 12th June 2026: In a move expected to ease chronic traffic congestion in the Vishrantwadi area, the Pune Municipal Corporation’s Standing Committee has approved a proposal to remove the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor between Sathe Biscuit Chowk in Vishrantwadi and Chandrama Hotel near Deccan College Chowk.

The proposal was initiated following the recommendation of Vadgaonsheri MLA Sunil Tingre, who has been consistently pursuing the issue in response to complaints from local residents, traders, and commuters.

According to information shared by the MLA’s office, a joint site inspection of the stretch was conducted on April 20, 2026, along with officials from the concerned departments. Following the inspection, technical assessments and departmental feedback were reviewed before the proposal was placed before the Standing Committee, which approved the resolution at its meeting on Friday.

Welcoming the decision, MLA Sunil Tingre said the removal of the BRT corridor would significantly improve traffic flow along one of the city’s busiest road stretches.

“This has been a long-standing demand of residents and daily commuters. The existing BRT corridor had become a major bottleneck, leading to severe traffic congestion in the Vishrantwadi area. With the Standing Committee approving the proposal, the process of removing the corridor can now move forward, providing much-needed relief to citizens,” Tingre said.

He added that the issue had been consistently raised with the civic administration and that the approval was the result of sustained follow-up and coordination with various departments.

“The objective has always been to make commuting easier and safer for residents. Once the BRT corridor is removed, traffic movement at key junctions such as Sathe Biscuit Chowk, Deccan College Chowk, and adjoining roads is expected to become smoother, resulting in reduced travel time for thousands of commuters,” he said.

The civic administration is expected to begin the process of dismantling the BRT infrastructure on the stretch in the coming weeks.

The decision has been welcomed by local residents, business owners, and motorists, who have long argued that the corridor was contributing to traffic snarls rather than improving public transport efficiency.