Maharashtra Speeds Up Pune, Thane Traffic Projects With ₹50,000 Crore Highway Push

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the ₹200 crore Teen Hath Naka project in Thane on July 26. The project includes multi-level flyovers and subways and aims to reduce four-to-five-minute waits to 15 seconds while connecting key areas within 18 months.

In Pune, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis approved three National Highway projects and directed the fast-tracking of several major transport initiatives. These include a 43.6 km mass transit route, an 83 km ring road, and underground tunnels designed to reduce city traffic by 25-30%.

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The traffic relief measures are part of wider highway development efforts backed by nearly ₹50,000 crore in investments. The projects are being advanced as Maharashtra addresses increasing urban growth and seeks to improve travel conditions for everyday commuters in Pune and Thane.

With timelines set for key infrastructure developments, the initiatives mark a major push toward easing congestion in two of Maharashtra’s rapidly expanding urban centres.