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Kharadi–Keshavnagar Bridge to Open Aug 15, Pune
A new bridge in Pune, India, will let cars cross the Mula‑Mutha River.
It was built by the city council with a private company for about 23 crore rupees.
The main part of the bridge is finished, but a 700‑metre road still needs to be paved.
The bridge should open on August 15, 2024, helping people travel faster between several neighborhoods.
Bridge expected to open on 15 August 2024.
Pune Municipal Corporation finished the final phase of the project.
A 700‑metre approach road is still under construction.
Project cost was ₹23.20 crore under a public‑private partnership.
Bridge will ease traffic between Kharadi, Mundhwa, Keshavnagar, Magarpatta, Hadapsar, Wagholi, and Vadgaon Sheri.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation and Standing Committee Chairman Srinath Bhimale
- What
- Opening of the Kharadi–Keshavnagar bridge over the Mula‑Mutha River
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- When
- 15 August 2024
- Why
- To improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion in eastern Pune
Key facts
- Bridge name
- Kharadi–Keshavnagar Bridge
- Expected opening
- 15 August 2024
- Project cost
- ₹23.20 crore
- Construction model
- Public‑Private Partnership
- Approach road length
- 700 metres
Quotes
Srinath Bhimale
Standing Committee Chairman of Pune Municipal Corporation
“The remaining work has been directed to be completed by August 15, after which the bridge is expected to be opened for public use, providing much-needed relief to commuters in the area.”
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“The bridge will be opened for vehicular traffic once the remaining approach road work is completed.”
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