The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has proposed two new flyovers on Karve Road to ease congestion along the corridor that links Karvenagar to the Mumbai–Bengaluru bypass. The civic body has identified Karve Statue Chowk and Ambedkar Chowk as the locations and said the planning will be coordinated with the Pune Metro because the spur line from SNDT to Manikbaug via Warje will run through the stretch. Officials indicated that this intervention will result in three flyovers along Karve Road from Paud Phata to Warje once the existing Karvenagar flyover is integrated with the elevated Metro route.\n\nA detailed study will be undertaken to design the flyovers, the civic Traffic Planning Department head stated, with traffic surveys using automatic cameras to collect data over seven days, covering five working days and two holidays. Additional assessments will include origin and destination studies, traffic movement counts, speed and delay measurements, simulation modelling, traffic impact assessment and signal timing analyses in surrounding areas. The planning will also address land acquisition requirements with a register of landowners, tenants and occupants and data on built-up areas and existing construction.\n\nAccident records for the last five years will be analysed to identify accident-prone zones and frequency patterns to inform geometric and safety improvements. The Environmental Impact Assessment will examine effects on water resources, vegetation, wildlife, noise and air pollution and will evaluate resettlement needs for affected communities. Financial feasibility studies will estimate costs for land acquisition, construction, utility relocation and ongoing maintenance and will be integral to decision making.\n\nA socio-economic impact analysis will quantify time savings, reduced travel distance, fuel and cost savings, pollution reduction and productivity benefits stemming from shorter travel times, alongside potential gains in mental health and social well-being from lower congestion stress. Officials said the timing of the Metro project makes early planning essential, as scope for future road infrastructure interventions along the corridor will narrow once the elevated route is operational. The civic body will use the study findings to finalise design options and implementation sequencing to minimise disruption during construction.