Pune: PMRDA In Full Action Mode; Fast-Tracks Traffic Relief For Hinjawadi, Wagholi and Shikrapur

Pune, 26 November 2025: The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has taken significant steps to address severe traffic congestion in Hinjawadi, Wagholi and Shikrapur. Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, PMRDA Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase held a comprehensive review meeting today at the Akurdi headquarters with department heads, revenue officials, police, MIDC, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and other concerned agencies. Citizens from Hinjawadi and Wagholi were also present and shared their concerns.

Road Repairs and Land Acquisition Review
Dr. Mhase instructed officials to ensure that all major roads are made pothole-free before December 5. The meeting included a detailed assessment of land acquisition for both proposed and existing roads in Hinjawadi. For the Hinjawadi–Pirangut–Ghotawade highway, the land acquisition proposal for the stretch between Hinjawadi Phase 1 (Wipro Circle) and Phase 3 (Maan), including the elevated corridor, will be submitted to the District Collector by MIDC.

Metro Line-3 Road Restoration
The Commissioner directed Metro officials to immediately fill potholes and restore the road beneath Metro Line 3 to its original condition with proper asphalting before handing it over to MIDC.

Permanent Traffic Signals and Dust Control Measures
PMRDA will fund installation of permanent traffic signals across Hinjawadi. Strict action has been ordered against RMC plants and construction contractors responsible for excessive dust and unsafe dumper operations.

New Underpasses and Service Roads
Underpasses and service roads along various locations of the Pune-Mumbai Ring Road are being planned and constructed on priority. The long-delayed land acquisition for the Bhugaon bypass road will be expedited, and the work order will be issued shortly, according to NHAI Executive Engineer Shruti Naik.

Alternate Roads for Wagholi and Shikrapur
To reduce congestion in Shikrapur and Wagholi, PMRDA will develop alternative routes. A parallel 30-metre-wide bypass road from Kharadi Check Post to Kesnand and Bakori has already been marked. Pune Municipal Corporation is responsible for developing the road. PMRDA and PMC departments will coordinate to resolve layout discrepancies and initiate work.

Commissioner Mhase also directed officials to plan a new bypass route connecting Kharadi–Kesnand–Lonikand to significantly reduce congestion in Wagholi and Kesnand.

Hinjewadi: Technical Reviews and Surveys
The Collector’s office informed that 18 land acquisition proposals have been submitted so far, with surveys completed for three. Dr. Mhase instructed PMRDA Director Avinash Patil and Prant Officer Surendra Navale to expedite remaining work within two days.

Survey of natural drains in Hinjawadi has been completed by Tandon Urban Solutions. PMRDA, MIDC engineers and the Water Resources Department will jointly submit a detailed report, including encroachments and obstructions.

CCTV Cameras for Hinjawadi
Responding to the request from the Hinjawadi Industrial Association, Dr. Mhase assured that PMRDA will provide funds for CCTV camera installation once estimates are submitted.

Dust and Road Cleanliness Issues
Citizens raised concerns about dust pollution caused by uncovered RMC plants and construction sites. Regional Transport Office officials were instructed to ensure that all trucks are covered. MIDC officials were directed to begin road cleaning immediately.

Bhugaon Bypass Road Progress
Land acquisition for the 850-metre-long and 18-metre-wide Bhugaon bypass road is being handled by PMRDA. Tendering is in its final stage, and work orders will be issued next week. Adjustments may be made to road alignment following objections by local farmers, with compensation-related discussions also underway.

Major Road Plans for Shikrapur–Wagholi
Key upcoming projects to ease congestion in Shikrapur include:
– Sanaswadi to Pimpale Jagtap connecting road (ISPAT Road)
– Talegaon Dhamdhere–Mazak India Company–L&T Phata–Pimpale Jagtap–Karandi Phata Road
– Sanaswadi to Talegaon Dhamdhere Road
– Kondhapuri to Talegaon Dhamdhere Road
– Kasari Phata–Vabalwadi–Jategaon to State Highway 548-D
– Bridge construction over Vel River at Talegaon Dhamdhere along with approach roads

All these works are approved and will be undertaken with land acquisition support, PMRDA’s chief engineer confirmed.

Wagholi UGC Road Development
PMRDA is also working on road development under Wagholi Urban Growth Centre (UGC), including Surabhi Hotel–Bhavdi–Lohgaon Road, Tulapur–Bhavdi–Wagheshwar Temple Road and Avhalwadi–Manjari Khurd Road, which will significantly reduce congestion.

Background: July 10 Review by Deputy CM
The meeting follows the directives from the 10 July 2025 review chaired by Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai, covering new Hinjawadi roads and land acquisition, Metro Line 3, Ramwadi Metro Station connectivity, heavy-vehicle regulation, underpasses in Baner–Balewadi, stormwater planning for Hinjawadi Phases 1–3, solid waste management and the proposal for a government hospital in Hinjawadi.