Pune: PMC Pushes Land Acquisition to Complete Pending Kharadi–Shivane Road Stretch
Pune, 28th February 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation has moved to revive land acquisition for the unfinished stretch of the Kharadi–Shivane Road, a key east–west corridor, by opening fresh talks with affected landowners in Karvenagar. A meeting convened by the civic body’s road department on Thursday focused on resolving hurdles that have delayed work between Rajaram Bridge and Jawalkar Garden.
Civic officials said progress on this pending section is likely to pick up following the discussions. Of the 1,850-metre segment between the bridge and the garden, about 1,250 metres have already been completed, while acquisition issues remain for the remaining 600 metres.
The Kharadi–Shivane Road is considered a crucial connector between Pune’s eastern and western suburbs. Spanning about 22.5 km in total, the project comprises three major stretches: Shivane to Mhatre Bridge (6 km), Mhatre Bridge to Sangamwadi (5 km), and Sangamwadi to Kharadi (11.5 km).
Officials said the Pune Municipal Corporation has offered a mix of transferable development rights (TDR) and monetary compensation to landowners. Some landholders near Karvenagar have reportedly agreed to hand over portions of their land, which is expected to speed up the stalled work. City Engineer Aniruddha Pawaskar said these agreements would help clear bottlenecks and allow construction to resume.
For years, residents and local representatives in Karvenagar have been urging the authorities to fast-track the project, citing daily traffic chaos due to incomplete work near Mahalaxmi Lawns. Sandeep Khardekar, a local resident and leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party, said completing the road was essential for both residents and commuters passing through the area, as it would significantly ease congestion.
Residents pointed out that traffic moving from Rajaram Bridge along the development plan road frequently gets choked at Vitthal Mandir Chowk. They have also flagged encroachments and the presence of illegal hawkers as factors worsening the situation, and have demanded strict action to clear these obstructions.
In addition, locals have called for pedestrian crossings at busy points such as near Dnyanada School, Shubharambh Lawns, and Gharkul Lawns. They said proper crossings would improve safety for pedestrians and help calm traffic along the corridor.
The civic administration has indicated that resolving land acquisition issues is the immediate priority, after which work on the remaining stretch will be taken up on an urgent basis.
