As Pune continues to struggle with traffic snarls, incomplete and delayed projects are adding to the woes of Punekars. Among these, the flyovers on Sinhagad Road have been under scrutiny due to missed deadlines. The flyover that was launched on May 1st had already sparked controversy when residents began using it before its official inauguration.
Now, the last flyover on the stretch has become another point of congestion. Initially scheduled for completion in June, the project missed its extended July deadline. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials have now stated that it will be completed in August.
Dinkar Godraje, Superintending Engineer, PMC, said, “The work on the Sinhagad flyover connecting Indian Hume Pipe to Inamdar Chowk was supposed to be completed by this month. However, due to incessant rain, the work got delayed. The flyover will be inaugurated in August. Only the work of asphalt is remaining because rain can interfere with the curing process of asphalt, which affects the subsoil and compromises the bond between layers. These issues can result in a weaker, less durable road surface, prone to potholes and premature deterioration. If we do it in the monsoon, people then question the quality. Therefore, the work is pending.”
The incomplete section of the flyover connecting Wadgaon to Rajaram Bridge on Sinhagad Road is causing daily inconvenience to commuters. The poor condition of the road, worsened by ongoing rainfall, is slowing down traffic and leading to frequent congestion during peak hours.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has completed work on its 2.2 km-long lane on one side, while the work on the opposite side lane of 1.54 km from Indian Hume Pipe to Inamdar Chowk was supposed to be completed in June earlier.
