Pune: Now Sinhagad Road Flyover to Be Cut at 66 Spots for Metro Pillar Construction, Width to Reduce by Two Metres
Pune, 2nd December 2025: The newly constructed Sinhagad Road flyover will undergo structural modifications as part of the upcoming metro rail project, with officials confirming that the flyover will be cut at 66 locations to make way for metro pillars. This will reduce the width of each side of the flyover by about one metre, leading to traffic constraints during the construction phase.
The clarification comes after growing public concern over whether the flyover — built to ease long-standing congestion on Sinhagad Road — would need to be demolished for metro work.
Recently, the Central Government approved the Khadakwasla–Hadapsar/Kharadi and Nal Stop–Manikbagh metro lines, stretching 32 kilometres at a cost of ₹9,858 crore. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has already spent ₹118 crore to build the Sinhagad Road flyover, which has noticeably reduced traffic snarls since its opening.
Width Reduction Planned in Advance
PMC officials said the metro alignment had been considered during the flyover’s planning stage. Currently, each side of the flyover measures 7.324 metres in width; after pillar work, the width will be reduced to 6.324 metres.
One metro pillar will be erected roughly every 30 metres. Of the 105 pillars planned between Rajaram Bridge and Vadgaon, foundation work for 39 pillars has already been completed. The remaining 66 pillars will require partial cutting of the flyover structure.
The elevated metro will run 5.5 metres above the flyover, officials said.
Coordination Between MahaMetro and PMC
MahaMetro had already prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the metro line when PMC began constructing the flyover. Both agencies coordinated to ensure feasibility and avoid future redesigns.
Sandeep Patil, Executive Engineer, PMC’s Project Department, said:
“The metro alignment has been properly planned. Foundation work for 39 pillars is already done. While building the remaining pillars, portions of the flyover will be cut. After completion, two lanes will remain available on each side for traffic.”
Citizens Seek Transparency
Civic activists have demanded that authorities communicate the plan clearly to prevent public unrest and avoid wastage of taxpayer money—especially given concerns raised over previous infrastructure projects in Pune.
“The metro will eventually run on Sinhagad Road, but there’s still confusion among citizens on the routing due to the existing flyover. Proper information must be presented so that crores of public funds are not wasted again,” said resident Avinash Khandare.
Traffic Disruptions Expected
PMC has acknowledged that commuters will face inconvenience during construction but assured that the long-term goal is to improve road and metro connectivity for the rapidly developing corridor.
