New railway flyover at Pimpri Dairy Farm nearing completion
New railway flyover at Pimpri Dairy Farm nearing completion
Pimpri: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is making steady progress on the much-anticipated railway flyover at Pimpri Dairy Farm. Designed to alleviate persistent traffic congestion, the 565-meter flyover will replace the existing Level Crossing No. 60 on the Mumbai-Pune railway line, connecting Dapodi-Nigdi Road with Powerhouse Chowk.
The flyover, spanning a width of 17.20 meters with four lanes, is designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and ensure smoother commutes for residents of Pimpri, Pimple Saudagar, Rahatni, and surrounding areas. With a total project length of 1,290 meters, the flyover includes approach roads, viaducts, and service roads to provide seamless connectivity.
The project aims to improve access to Pune Mumbai Road and Sant Tukaram Nagar Metro Station, significantly reducing travel time and congestion in key areas such as Shagun Chowk and Indira Gandhi Bridge.
PCMC has prioritized environmental preservation throughout the project. A total of 142 trees were identified for removal after securing permissions from the Tree Authority Committee and the Ministry of Defence. To mitigate environmental impact, 64 trees, including subabhul, babhul, gulmohar, and raintree, have been transplanted within the Defence Department’s jurisdiction.
All environmental measures, including tree removal and transplantation, were executed in accordance with guidelines provided by the Ministry of Defence and Forest Department.
Progress and revised deadline
The currently work progress, substructure work 80% completed pending 20 % work is in railway span, superstructure work is 25 % completed & 55% work is targeted to be complete by March 31, 2025,60 % road work is completed, Remaining work of Flyover and Road will be completed upto March 2025 there after flyover will be open for traffic.
However, delays caused by tree-related clearances and coordination with multiple railway departments have necessitated a revision of the deadline. PCMC now targets completing the project by March 31, 2025.
Benefits of the Project
Once completed, the flyover will eliminate the existing level crossing, reducing travel time and fuel consumption for commuters. It will offer a direct and efficient route for residents of Pimpri, Pimple Saudagar, and Rahatni to Pune Mumbai Road. Improved connectivity to the Sant Tukaram Nagar Metro Station will also encourage greater use of public transport.
