Pune's ₹31 Crore Bridge Unused Since 2019: 'Goes Nowhere' Due to Land Issues

• Pune's Balewadi-Wakad Bridge, built in 2019 for ₹31 crore, remains unused as of December 2025.
• The bridge is non-functional due to an incomplete 200-meter road on the Balewadi side, stemming from unresolved land acquisition.
• Commuters face a 7km detour, adding 45-60 minutes to travel, while the bridge serves as a parking and dumping ground.
• Bombay High Court intervened in 2025, ordering Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to complete formalities within two months and allocating ₹25 crore.
• Despite PMC's promise to open the bridge by October 2025, no progress on the "missing link" has been made by December 2025.

Why It Matters: ₹31 crore Pune bridge unused for years due to land issues, causing commuter delays despite court orders.