The Pune Municipal Corporation standing committee has approved the construction of a double-decker flyover at Mahatma Phule Chowk on the Mundhwa-Keshavnagar to Kharadi bypass road, marking a significant infrastructure intervention aimed at easing chronic congestion in the city's rapidly expanding eastern corridor.

The decision, cleared in Tuesday's meeting, addresses persistent traffic bottlenecks between Magarpatta, Mundhwa, Keshavnagar and Kharadi that have plagued daily commuters for years.

Estimated to cost around Rs 120.11 crore, the project introduces a two-tier structure designed for both present and future needs, with the lower deck dedicated to vehicular movement, whilst a proposed metro corridor will run above it.

The proposed Magarpatta-Kharadi metro route will run along this stretch, with the flyover designed as a double-decker structure with vehicles plying on the lower level and the metro operating above. The infrastructure will be developed in coordination with MahaMetro to ensure alignment with the city's expanding transit network.

The flyover will be 1,080 metres in length, including a 796-metre main bridge.

Approach roads measuring 136 metres on the Kharadi side and 148 metres on the Mundhwa side will be developed to ensure smoother connectivity, whilst the structure will be 16 metres wide, with balanced carriageways on both sides.

A total of 36 piers will support the flyover, of which 28 will be constructed along the road and eight within the riverbed. The engineering complexity reflects the scale of the intervention required for one of Pune's busiest junctions.

The project is expected to be completed within 24 months, excluding the monsoon period. Standing committee chairman Shrinath Bhimale emphasised that the integrated design will play a key role in improving connectivity across Mundhwa, Keshavnagar, Kharadi and nearby areas, ultimately reducing travel time and enhancing daily commuting experiences.