Pune: Iconic Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station To Shanivar Peth Open For Public
Pune: Iconic Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station To Shanivar Peth Open For Public
Pune, September 1, 2025: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the pedestrian bridge connecting Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan Metro Station to Shanivar Peth.
Describing it as an architectural marvel, Fadnavis said the bridge would significantly improve metro accessibility for residents of the Peth area.
The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol, Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Dr. Neelam Gorhe, State Minister for Urban Development Madhuri Misal, MLAs Hemant Rasne, Sunil Kamble, Siddharth Shirole, and Maha Metro MD Shravan Hardikar, among others.
As part of Pune Metro’s Phase 1 (Vanaz to Ramwadi), two bridges were planned to link Deccan Gymkhana and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan to the Peth area.
The completed bridge, spanning 179.791 meters in length and 8 meters in width, features advanced ‘cable-stayed’ technology with India’s first 70-degree inclined concrete pylon supported by 20 high-tension cables.
Only two pillars were built in the riverbed to avoid obstructing water flow. Designed in the shape of a Tanpura, reflecting Pune’s cultural heritage due to its proximity to Balgandharva Rangmandir, the bridge is a blend of modern engineering and artistic design. It promises to make commuting across the Mutha River much easier for residents of Shanivar Peth, Narayan Peth, and nearby areas.
