Pune’s busiest Chandni Chowk to get 508-metre foot-over-bridge

Construction has commenced on a 508-metre-long foot-over-bridge (FOB) at Pune’s busy Chandni Chowk highway junction. The bridge is being built along the Bengaluru–Mumbai national highway bypass and is gradually taking shape, marking a significant step in improving pedestrian infrastructure at one of the city’s most congested points. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

The FOB forms a key part of the Metro extension from Vanaz to Chandni Chowk, covering a total length of 1,123 metres. The stretch will feature two new stations: Kothrud Depot and Chandni Chowk, enhancing public transit connectivity for the area. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

Once completed, the foot-over-bridge will provide commuters with a direct and safer connection between highway bus stops and the upcoming Chandni Chowk Metro station, easing access for thousands of daily passengers. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

Chandni Chowk serves as a major transit corridor for long-distance buses traveling to cities like Bengaluru, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, and Mumbai, as well as local traffic heading towards Hinjewadi, Chakan, and Pirangut. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

The FOB aims to improve pedestrian safety at a junction that has historically been difficult to cross, especially during peak hours, reducing the risk of accidents and promoting smoother movement for all road users. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

Local residents, such as Sunil Kulkarni from Bavdhan, have expressed relief, saying that the bridge will address long-standing challenges of navigating the heavily trafficked area, particularly during rush hours. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

Private cab drivers and other motorists see the project positively, noting that sudden pedestrian crossings have been a constant hazard. The FOB will reduce unexpected stops and enhance overall road safety. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

The bridge is expected to cut walking time for commuters, allowing them to move more efficiently between bus stops and the Metro station without needing to wait for traffic gaps on the busy highway. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

By diverting pedestrian movement above the road, the FOB will contribute to smoother vehicular traffic flow, reducing congestion and delays at one of Pune’s busiest junctions. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)

The ongoing construction of the Chandni Chowk FOB represents a major milestone in Pune’s infrastructure development, promising safer, faster, and more convenient commuting for pedestrians and drivers alike once completed. (Photo credit: Ashish Gupta)