Pune: Bhide Bridge To Remain Closed For Another 1.5 Months Amid Metro Construction Delays

Pune, 7th June 2025: The Bhide Bridge, a key traffic route in Pune, will remain closed for at least another month and a half due to ongoing Metro construction work, extending its shutdown to nearly five months. The bridge, shut since March, was initially scheduled to reopen by 6th June but progress has been significantly slower than expected.

The MahaMetro authority had undertaken the construction of a steel pedestrian bridge over Bhide Bridge in March. This structure is intended to connect Sadashiv Peth to the Deccan Metro Station, aiming to improve commuter access. However, despite earlier assurances that the pedestrian overpass would be completed by early June, less than 20% of the work has been done as of now.

Due to the sluggish pace of construction, MahaMetro has requested the traffic police and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to allow the bridge to remain closed until 15th August. The extension is expected to further inconvenience daily commuters, particularly two-wheeler riders.

Bhide Bridge plays a crucial role in the city’s traffic flow. It serves as a major artery for two-wheeler traffic between Pune’s western suburbs and its central Peth areas. On average, about 2.5 to 3 lakh two-wheelers cross the bridge daily. Traditionally, the bridge is only closed during the monsoon when the water level in the Mutha River rises or water is released from upstream dams.