Pune: Integrated Double-Decker Flyover Partially Opened to Public on August 20
CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates the SPPU Square double-decker flyover; Aundh–Shivajinagar arm opens to traffic
Pune, August 20, 2025: Pune’s Savitribai Phule Pune University Chowk integrated double-decker flyover saw its first arm open to traffic on Wednesday evening, August 20, 2025. The Aundh to Shivajinagar carriageway is now operational, aiming to ease the daily bottlenecks at University Chowk and along Ganeshkhind Road.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the project and unveiled the plaque. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil, MLAs Siddharth Shirole, Bapusaheb Pathare and Hemant Rasane joined the ceremony.
PMRDA has built the flyover as a long-term traffic management solution for the busy junction. The ramps on the Shivajinagar and Aundh sides are complete. The remaining ramps at Baner and Pashan are targeted for completion by October 2025. Officials said the design prioritises safety and smoother flow to make everyday commuting quicker and more predictable for citizens. After the ceremony, the Chief Minister reviewed the ongoing works on site.
🔸Inauguration and stone plaque unveiling of the Savitribai Phule Pune University Square Integrated Double-Decker Flyover (Aundh to Shivajinagar) at the hands of CM Devendra Fadnavis.
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Senior officials present included Divisional Commissioner Dr. Chandrakant Pulkundwar, PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner Deepak Singla, Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, Pune City Joint Commissioner of Police Ranjan Kumar Sharma, District Collector Jitendra Dudi, SPPU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Suresh Gosavi, Chief Engineer Rinaz Pathan and Assistant Commissioner (Administration) Poonam Mehta.
With one corridor open, commuters from Aundh heading towards Shivajinagar should see immediate relief during peak hours. Once the Baner and Pashan ramps are ready, the integrated network is expected to further reduce congestion at University Chowk and along the Ganeshkhind stretch, bringing more order to this high-traffic zone.
