The Venegaon-Koparde bridge over the Krishna river has received funding approval of Rs 36 crore, opening the way for a long-demanded road connection between the two areas in Maharashtra’s Satara district, according to a report by Sakal – Pune.
The proposed bridge is expected to improve connectivity for residents of Venegaon, Koparde and nearby villages. The report said farmers, students, salaried employees, traders and other business users are likely to benefit from easier travel once the project is completed.
The funding approval followed sustained efforts by MLA Manoj Ghorpade, who raised the demand with Maharashtra Public Works Minister Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale. The approval has led to relief among residents who have been seeking a bridge at the location for several years.
The project concerns a crossing over the Krishna river between Venegaon and Koparde. In the absence of the proposed connection, movement between the settlements has remained an issue for local residents, with the bridge expected to provide a more direct transport link for surrounding villages as well.
The report said the demand had previously received repeated coverage from Sakal. The approval now provides financial backing for the project, although construction activity has not yet begun. The immediate work is focused on technical investigation of the site.
Bore logging tests are currently being carried out to assess subsurface conditions at the proposed bridge location. The test involves examining underground geological conditions and is being undertaken as part of the technical assessment and planning process for the structure.
The findings from the ground investigation will be important for determining the technical requirements for the bridge and supporting the next stage of project planning. The supplied report does not specify the bridge’s length, design, construction schedule, tender timeline or expected completion date.
The funding approval is therefore an initial project milestone rather than confirmation that the bridge is ready for use. Further progress will depend on the completion of technical investigations and subsequent planning and implementation steps by the concerned authorities. The report did not provide details of a construction tender or a formal deadline for beginning work.
