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Pune Flyover Nears August 15 Opening

Pune's Kharadi-Keshavnagar flyover to open on August 15, final preparations underway

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 13 August 2026 at 05:19 pm
Pune Flyover Nears August 15 Opening

The Kharadi-Keshavnagar flyover in Pune is set to open to traffic on August 15, with final preparations currently underway at the project site.

As the inauguration date approaches, civic authorities and workers are carrying out various finishing works, including cleaning, beautification, and removal of construction-related material from the flyover and its approach roads.

The latest work includes placing decorative pots and plants along the central portion of the road, along with general cleaning and removal of construction debris. Workers are also attending to various sections of the road to ensure that the stretch is ready for public use ahead of the proposed opening.

The flyover has been eagerly awaited by residents and daily commuters in Kharadi, Keshavnagar, and surrounding areas, who are expected to benefit from improved traffic movement between the two rapidly developing parts of the city.

Once opened, the flyover is expected to ease congestion on the existing road network, providing significant relief for commuters who have been facing traffic congestion in the area.

With only a few days left before August 15, the focus has shifted to giving the project its final finish, with workers undertaking cleaning activities, arranging pots at different points, and completing other last-minute works.

According to information available at the site, the inauguration of the flyover could be held in the morning, possibly between 9 am and 10 am on August 15. The exact timing and details of the inauguration programme are expected to be confirmed by the authorities.

The preparations indicate that the administration is working against the deadline to ensure that the flyover is ready for the inauguration, with the final beautification and cleaning work being undertaken alongside the remaining finishing activities.

The opening of the Kharadi-Keshavnagar flyover is a significant development for the city, and its completion is expected to have a positive impact on the daily lives of commuters in the area.

As the project nears completion, attention is now on whether all the remaining works will be completed before the proposed August 15 opening, and whether the flyover will be able to deliver on its promise of reducing traffic congestion in the area.

Frequently asked questions

When will the Kharadi-Keshavnagar flyover open?

The Kharadi-Keshavnagar flyover is set to open on August 15.

What is the expected impact of the flyover on traffic congestion?

The flyover is expected to ease congestion on the existing road network and improve traffic movement between Kharadi and Keshavnagar.

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