The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is launching a road development project to enhance connectivity between major highways, estimated to cost between ₹2,500-3,000 crore. The project will prioritize the development of link roads using durable cement concrete. In a major infrastructure push for the Pune Metropolitan Region, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has officially launched a ₹2,500–3,000 crore Highway Link Road Project. This transformative initiative is expected to significantly decongest traffic, improve regional mobility, and serve as a catalyst for economic development in and around Pune.
Project Overview
The newly launched project will connect various national and state highways passing through the PMRDA jurisdiction, offering seamless movement between NH-60 (Mumbai-Nashik-Pune), NH-65 (Pune-Solapur-Hyderabad), and NH-48 (Mumbai-Bengaluru). The road link will not only ease intra-city traffic but also facilitate faster transit for goods, especially benefiting logistics and industrial hubs in Chakan, Hinjewadi, and Talegaon. To explore PMRDA’s regional infrastructure plans (Road project).
Location & Alignment
Spanning over 50 kilometres, the proposed highway link road will pass through multiple key urban and peri-urban zones, including Manjiro, Ursula Kanchan, and Wag Holi. The route has been strategically designed to avoid dense urban settlements and minimize land acquisition challenges. This development complements the proposed Pune Outer Ring Road and is aligned with the Pune Metropolitan Region’s 2040 master plan.
Engineering, Design & Funding
The project will be implemented in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with a blend of Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and developer equity. Advanced planning tools such as GIS mapping, environmental impact assessments, and BIM (Building Information Modelling) are being used to reduce project delays and cost overruns. Additionally, eco-friendly materials and technologies will be prioritized to ensure sustainable execution. To understand how PPP models work in Indian infrastructure (PMRDA ).
The highway link road is not a standalone project but a key element of Pune’s multimodal transport strategy. It is designed to interface with the Pune Metro Phase 1 & 2, the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) corridors, and the proposed Pune-Nashik Semi-High-Speed Rail corridor. The goal is to create last-mile connectivity hubs where commuters can seamlessly switch between highways, metro, and bus services. Though the current stretch covers 50 km, Phase II and III of the project are under conceptualization and may eventually extend the link to Pimpri-Chinchwad, Loni Abhor, and the Porbandar greenfield airport site.
Economic and Connectivity Benefits
Once completed, the link road will drastically improve access to industrial zones, logistics parks, and upcoming IT clusters. It is expected to cut travel time by 30–40% across eastern Pune and open up new corridors for real estate and manufacturing investment. The project also aligns with Maharashtra’s Vision 2025 for creating integrated, smart, and connected urban spaces. Read about Pune’s evolving tech ecosystem in our. The PMRDA has emphasized that land acquisition will be carried out transparently under.
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. A dedicated grievance redressal mechanism and fair market-based compensation model are already in place. Affected landowners will receive either monetary compensation or Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) to ensure equitable growth. Additionally, online land acquisition dashboards are being developed for public transparency. To mitigate these, the PMRDA has created a dedicated project management unit (PMU), along with monthly review dashboards for real-time tracking.
Q1. What is the PMRDA Highway Link Road Project?
It is a ₹2,500–3,000 crore project to build a 50 km highway link connecting major national highways around Pune for smoother traffic and regional connectivity.
Q2. Which highways will the new link road connect?
The road will connect NH-60, NH-65, and NH-48, easing traffic between eastern, northern, and southern Pune.
Q3. Who is implementing the project?
The project is being developed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Q4. What areas will benefit from this project?
Key areas like Wag Holi, Manjiro, Ursula Kanchan, and Loni Abhor will see reduced congestion and better access to industrial and logistics hubs.
Q5. When is the project expected to be completed?
While an exact completion date hasn’t been announced, PMRDA aims to complete major phases within the next 3–5 years, depending on land acquisition and clearances.
