Pune: Pune’s much-anticipated multi-level flyover at Chandni Chowk, designed to alleviate persistent traffic congestion, is set to be officially inaugurated on Saturday.
The project, financed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) at an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 crore, received contributions from the state government and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
A drone-captured video of the flyover has gone viral on social media, building anticipation for its opening. The inauguration event, scheduled for August 12, will witness the presence of Union Roads and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar.
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Earlier, NCP MP Supriya Sule advocated for the flyover to be named after Senapati Bapat, as it serves as the gateway to Mulshi tehsil. The proposed naming aims to honor Bapat’s significant contributions to Mulshi.
About Chandni Chowk:
Chandni Chowk witnesses around 150,000 daily commuters, necessitating the construction of a new bridge due to frequent traffic bottlenecks. The prior bridge at Chandni Chowk, erected by the PWD in 1992, was dismantled in October 2022. While the existing traffic situation at Chandni Chowk has led to local grievances, the community anticipates reduced congestion following the official opening of the flyover.
