Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Pune's Omkareshwar Pedestrian Bridge Set to Launch in 2025
Pune is building a new walking bridge called Omkareshwar Bridge, which will open in August 2025.
The bridge is designed to look like a veena and will help people walk directly between the Omkareshwar Metro Station and important parts of Pune.
This means people can avoid busy roads and get where they need to go faster and safer.
The bridge will have elevators and stairs for everyone.
Before it opens, the bridge will be checked for safety.
It is located near a garden and will offer nice views.
Pune is set to unveil a new pedestrian bridge in August 2025.
The Omkareshwar bridge will connect the Omkareshwar Metro Station with central Pune areas.
Designed as a veena, the bridge is 105 meters long and cable-stayed.
The bridge will include lifts, escalators, and staircases.
The bridge will undergo inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).
- Who
- The Omkareshwar bridge is designed for pedestrians, including metro users, shoppers, and office-goers.
- What
- Construction of a new pedestrian bridge.
- When
- Expected to open in August 2025.
- Where
- Pune, India, connecting the Omkareshwar Metro Station to areas like Shaniwar Peth.
- Why
- To provide a direct and safer route, bypassing congested roads, and improve urban connectivity.
- Bridge Name
- Omkareshwar Bridge
- Opening Date
- August 2025
- Location
- Pune, India
- Purpose
- Pedestrian access
- Features
- Lifts, escalators, staircases
- Length
- 105 meters
- Design
- Veena-shaped, cable-stayed