The new bridge serves as a critical replacement for the old, demolished structure. Designed to double the capacity of its two-lane predecessor, the new four-lane bridge is seen as a vital solution to chronic traffic congestion in the Koregaon Park area. Since construction began, commuters have faced significant hardships due to heavy traffic restrictions and mandatory rerouting. Currently, vehicular movement remains diverted to alternative routes, leading to persistent calls from local residents and road users for the project’s swift completion. “We evaluated several options to overcome the technical difficulties associated with the pipeline installation,” a PMC official stated. “A revised plan is now being finalised after extensive consultations. While the pipeline issue caused delays, other work continued. We have now approached the railway administration to coordinate the construction of the span over the tracks and are currently awaiting their finalised plan.” Commuters, meanwhile, are growing impatient. Ashok Singh, a regular traveller through Koregaon Park, noted that the project has already spanned two years. “The work must be completed before the monsoon to save road users from the ongoing hardships we’ve endured. Navigating these diversions during rain will be a nightmare,” he said.
