Pune HCMTR: Route Map, Cost, Status & Latest Construction Progress
The Pune High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR), also widely referred to as the Pune HCMTR Project, is a proposed elevated ring highway corridor designed to decongest city traffic in Pune, Maharashtra. The Pune High Capacity Mass Transit Route aims to link major suburbs and integrate seamlessly with the existing and upcoming Pune Metro networks.
Fast-tracked by the Maharashtra state government, the HCMTR has an estimated cost of ₹12,000 crore (including ₹9,000 crore for construction and ₹3,000 crore for land acquisition). Reviewing the Pune HCMTR Latest News and Pune HCMTR Construction Update reveals that the corridor features double-decker elevated designs in overlapping segments with the Pune Metro.
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Pune HCMTR Route Map & Alignment
View and download the latest Pune HCMTR route map showing the project alignment, major junctions, districts covered and connectivity corridors.
Pune HCMTR Technical Specs & Project Parameters
| Parameter | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Official Project Name | Pune High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) |
| Total Corridor Length | Approximately 43.6 km (6-lane elevated ring corridor) |
| Estimated Cost | ₹12,000 Crore |
| Implementing Authority | Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) & Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) |
| Corridor Width / RoW | Varies (Elevated viaduct structure with double-decker Metro integration) |
| Corridor Start Point | Bopodi (Circular Loop) |
| Corridor End Point | Bopodi (Circular Loop - Complete Ring) |
| Development Model | Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) model by PMC & PMRDA |
| Current Project Status | Pre-construction Planning |
| Target Completion | Target: 2028 (State Government Target) |
Corridor Alignment & Engineering Features
Project Status & Fast-Tracking
The project is currently in the Pre-construction Planning stage. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has set a target of 2028 (State Government Target) for the project's completion, establishing a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) between Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to manage execution and fund raising.
Updated Alignment: 43.6 km vs 36 km
While original planning documents and the initial **Pune HCMTR DPR** referred to approximately 36 km, the updated alignment has been extended to 43.6 km. This updated alignment is designed to optimize the **Pune HCMTR Route** on the official **Pune HCMTR Map**, minimizing private land acquisition while ensuring direct coverage.
Double-Decker Metro Integration
To prevent structural conflicts, the HCMTR is being designed in sync with Maha-Metro routes. Elevated double-decker alignments will be constructed in segments where the road corridor and metro lines share the same right-of-way, reducing the footprint on Pune's congested streets.
Land Acquisition Progress
Approximately 85% of the land required for the 43.6 km elevated route is already available. The state cabinet decided to waive land charges for the 30% of government land required, handing it over free of cost to PMC to expedite civil tendering.
Latest Developments
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Latest Project Updates & Timeline
HCMTR Proposal
The Pune High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) ring corridor was first proposed and included in Pune's Development Plan (DP).
Alignment Feasibility
Detailed feasibility report and initial alignment finalisation conducted for a 36-km version of the project.
Fast-Tracking & SPV
Maharashtra Government approved setting up a joint Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) between PMC and PMRDA, waiving government land charges and updating the length to 43.6 km.
Tendering Stage
Re-tendering process for civil execution packages and alignment adjustment in areas of metro overlap.
Target Completion
Under the fast-tracked timeline, the 43.6 km elevated route is targeted to be fully operational.
Pune HCMTR FAQs
Pune HCMTR, or High Capacity Mass Transit Route, is a proposed high-capacity transport corridor planned by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to improve connectivity across Pune. The revised corridor is approximately 43 km long and is intended to connect major radial roads, public transport corridors and important parts of the city.
The Pune HCMTR is currently in the pre-construction and planning stage. PMC is progressing land acquisition, technical studies, alignment work and pre-tender activities. Construction of the main HCMTR corridor has not yet started.
The latest developments focus on accelerating land acquisition and resolving land-related issues involving government, defence, railway and forest authorities. PMC is also progressing technical consultancy and pre-tender activities for the revised HCMTR alignment.
The revised Pune HCMTR route forms a semi-ring through the urban area, broadly connecting Bopodi, Aundh, Shivajinagar, Kothrud, Erandawane, Sinhagad Road, Wanowrie, Hadapsar, Mundhwa and Vishrantwadi before linking back toward Bopodi.
The revised HCMTR alignment is approximately 43 km long and includes elevated and at-grade sections. Major areas along the planned alignment include Bopodi, Aundh, Shivajinagar, Kothrud, Erandawane, Wanowrie, Hadapsar, Mundhwa and Vishrantwadi.
The revised Pune HCMTR is approximately 43 km long. The project was originally planned as a roughly 36-km corridor, but the alignment was revised to incorporate the Vishrantwadi-Bopodi connection and create a more continuous semi-ring route.
The current overall HCMTR project estimate is around ₹10,000 crore, although this should not be treated as a final sanctioned project cost while detailed technical and financial planning is still progressing. Separately, the current land-acquisition estimate is ₹2,534.37 crore for approximately 51.73 hectares.
Construction of the Pune HCMTR has not yet begun. PMC is currently working on land acquisition, alignment feasibility, technical studies, environmental and structural requirements and pre-tender activities.
A firm construction-start date has not yet been established. PMC is accelerating the pre-construction process, including land acquisition and technical consultancy, with construction tendering targeted for late 2026. The actual start of civil construction will depend on completion of the required preparatory work and land-related processes.
The Pune HCMTR map shows a semi-ring corridor through the city rather than a large peripheral highway outside Pune. The planned route connects Bopodi and Vishrantwadi through major urban areas including Aundh, Shivajinagar, Kothrud, Erandawane, Wanowrie, Hadapsar and Mundhwa, with connections to major radial roads and public transport corridors.
The HCMTR is intended to provide a high-capacity alternative to congested city roads, connect major radial corridors and improve movement between different parts of Pune. It is also planned to integrate with Metro and bus services as part of Pune's broader multimodal transport network.
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