Pune commuters and IT park employees in Hinjawadi are set to experience smoother travel as the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) accelerates road repair and connectivity initiatives. With persistent potholes and years of stalled road projects, the Rajiv Gandhi IT Park area has faced severe traffic congestion, impacting both daily commuters and public transport efficiency. MIDC’s intervention focuses on immediate pothole repairs and the fast-tracking of the Hinjawadi-Baner road to enhance urban mobility.
The Hinjawadi-Baner stretch, connecting Phases I and III of the IT Park via Maan and Mhalunge, has remained incomplete for over six years due to delays in the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s town planning approvals. While 2.5 kilometres of the proposed six-lane, 6-kilometre road are complete, the remaining 3.5 kilometres have been stalled. Pending land acquisitions and legal objections from property owners have further slowed construction. To mitigate commuter inconvenience, MIDC is repairing the available 8.5-metre-wide carriageway by filling potholes and resurfacing it with asphalt. This temporary solution ensures safer and faster travel while long-term widening continues. The repair work has already covered key junctions including Pandavnagar Chowk, Laxmi Chowk, Megapolis Circle, Shivaji Chowk, and the T Junction. These interventions target high-traffic areas within the IT Park, which witness heavy congestion during peak office hours. An MIDC executive engineer noted that the repairs will be completed promptly, and plans to widen roads in bottleneck zones are underway. This work will eventually integrate with the national highway, facilitating quicker access from Baner to IT Park Phases I and III via Mhalunge.
Urban transport analysts observe that improving internal IT park roads not only reduces commute times but also contributes to safer, more sustainable mobility. By prioritising maintenance and gradual widening, MIDC is addressing immediate safety concerns while planning for long-term infrastructural resilience. The move is expected to alleviate pressure on public and private transport and enhance operational efficiency for IT companies in the region. While the Hinjawadi-Baner connection remains partially stalled, MIDC’s efforts demonstrate a proactive approach to urban road management, combining short-term repairs with phased infrastructure expansion. Residents and employees have welcomed the initiative, noting that consistent maintenance is crucial to prevent accidents and improve overall accessibility. Once completed, the project will exemplify how integrated planning and responsive administration can support the city’s sustainable mobility objectives.
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