Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Pune's Jangli Maharaj Road Celebrates 50 Years
Pune's Jangli Maharaj Road is turning 50 years old.
Built in 1974 and completed in 1976, this road is special because it has no potholes or cracks, which is very rare in India.
The road was built by a company called Recondo with a guarantee that it would last 10 years without any repairs.
The road was inspired by Mumbai's better roads, and an English engineer named Norman Henry Taylor played a big role in making it so strong.
The road has ducts for cables and storm water drains and was resurfaced in 2013-14.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is planning to celebrate its 50th anniversary after the civic elections.
The road is a reminder of what good engineering and integrity can achieve.
Jangli Maharaj Road in Pune is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.
The 2.3-kilometer road was built in 1974-1976 with a 10-year guarantee of no repairs.
The road remains unblemished with no potholes or cracks, a rarity in India.
Inspired by Mumbai's better roads, the project was overseen by engineer Norman Henry Taylor.
The road includes ducts for cables and storm water drains and was resurfaced in 2013-14.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation, Recondo, Norman Henry Taylor
- What
- Construction and celebration of Jangli Maharaj Road's 50th anniversary
- When
- Construction began in 1974, completed in 1976, 50th anniversary in 2026
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To commemorate the durability and engineering marvel of the road
- Length of Road
- 2.3 kilometers
- Construction Start Year
- 1974
- Completion Year
- 1976
- Cost of Construction
- Rs 15 lakh
- Guarantee Period
- 10 years
- Resurfacing Year
- 2013-14
- Original Name
- 80 feet road
- Current Name
- Jangli Maharaj Road