Pune To Get Three Elevated Highways; ₹9 Per Km Toll Proposed For 25 Years

MSRDC plans Rs.18,000-crore network of three elevated highways to ease congestion across Pune, with toll collection proposed at Rs.9 per kilometre under a PPP model.

By Vidhi Lalla 

Pune: To tackle worsening traffic congestion in Pune and its rapidly expanding suburbs, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has announced an ambitious plan to construct three elevated highways at an estimated cost of ₹18,000 crore. The project will be developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with a proposed toll of ₹9 per kilometre to be collected for 25 years. 

The announcement was made by Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi along with MSRDC Managing Director Brijesh Dixit during a press conference. The foundation stone for the projects is scheduled to be laid in the presence of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. 

The three proposed corridors include the Pune–Shirur Elevated Expressway, Hadapsar–Yavat Elevated Highway, and Talegaon–Chakan–Shikrapur Elevated Highway. Together, these corridors are expected to significantly improve connectivity between Pune city and its fast-growing industrial and residential zones. 

The Pune–Shirur Elevated Expressway will stretch 53.4 kilometres. It will feature a combination of elevated and ground-level six-lane sections and is estimated to cost ₹7,515 crore. Around 45 to 50 hectares of land will be acquired for the project. The corridor will also include a 7.4-kilometre dedicated metro lane between Kharadi Bypass and Vitthalwadi, improving integration between road and public transport. 

The Hadapsar–Yavat Elevated Highway will span 31.5 kilometres, with nearly 25 kilometres being elevated. The project is estimated to cost ₹5,262 crore and will require acquisition of about 15 kilometres of land. It will also feature a 17.76-kilometre metro corridor from Ravi Darshan Chowk near Hadapsar Railway Station to the MSRDC Ring Road near Koregaon Mul. 

The third project, the Talegaon–Chakan–Shikrapur Highway, will extend 53.2 kilometres. It will include a 26.3-kilometre elevated four-lane stretch up to Chakan and a 27-kilometre at-grade four-lane road up to Shikrapur. The project is expected to cost around ₹5,200 crore and will require approximately 40 hectares of land. It will also connect with the Pune–Shirur expressway and the proposed Outer Ring Road. 

According to officials, around 100 hectares of land will be required for all three projects combined. The proposed toll rate of ₹9 per kilometre will apply on these highways for a concession period of 25 years, allowing private developers to recover construction and operational costs under the PPP framework. 

The projects are expected to reduce travel time, decongest key city roads and strengthen connectivity to Pune’s industrial corridors, logistics hubs and neighbouring districts. Once completed, they are likely to play a key role in supporting the city’s long-term infrastructure and transport needs. 

FAQs

1. What is the proposed toll on Pune’s new elevated highways?
The proposed toll is ₹9 per kilometre, which will be collected for a concession period of 25 years.

2. Which elevated highways are planned in Pune?
The projects include the Pune–Shirur Elevated Expressway, Hadapsar–Yavat Elevated Highway, and Talegaon–Chakan–Shikrapur Elevated Highway.

3. What is the total investment in the project?
The combined cost of the three highway projects is estimated at ₹18,000 crore.

4. Will the project include metro connectivity?
Yes. Dedicated metro corridors are planned on parts of the Pune–Shirur and Hadapsar–Yavat routes to improve multimodal transport.

5. When will the projects begin?
The foundation stone is scheduled to be laid on July 18, after which construction is expected to begin in phases. Officials have set a target of completing the projects within four years.

Disclaimer: The toll rates, project timelines and route details are based on the current proposal announced by MSRDC and may change as the projects progress through approvals and implementation.