Pune: PMC To Upgrade 135.8 km Of Roads At ₹167 Crore For 2027 Pune Grand Tour
Pune: PMC To Upgrade 135.8 km Of Roads At ₹167 Crore For 2027 Pune Grand Tour
Pune, July 16, 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved an ambitious plan to redevelop 135.8 km of roads across the city at an estimated cost of ₹167.25 crore in preparation for the 2027 Pune Grand Tour, an international cycling event scheduled to be held from January 26 to 31, 2027.
The road network will be upgraded to international standards to meet the requirements of the prestigious cycling race while also improving everyday commuting infrastructure for Pune residents.
According to PMC, the race route has already been finalised. Of the total 135.8 km, around 52.09 km comprises roads that were upgraded for the inaugural edition of the Pune Grand Tour, while the remaining 83.66 km includes new stretches that will now undergo redevelopment.
PMC said the project will be executed in four separate packages to ensure better quality, efficient monitoring, and timely completion of the work.The upgraded roads will comply with international standards required for hosting the cycling event.
The redevelopment will cover several key areas across Pune:
- Package 1: Aundh, Baner, Pashan, University Road and Range Hills.
- Package 2: Senapati Bapat Road, Kothrud, Karve Nagar, Sinhagad Road, Parvati Payatha, Sarasbaug and Khadakwasla.
- Package 3: Central Peth areas, Shivdarshan, Gangadham, Kondhwa, Bhavani Peth, Camp and Yewalewadi.
- Package 4: Bhairoba Nala, Magarpatta, Mundhwa, North Main Road, Vidhan Bhavan, Ganeshkhind Road, Fergusson College Road and Deccan.
The first edition of the Pune Grand Tour, held earlier this year, received an encouraging response from participants and spectators. PMC officials said the latest road redevelopment project aims not only to support the successful hosting of the international cycling event but also to provide smoother, safer, and more durable roads for daily commuters across the city.
