Pune Ring Road
Pune (circular alignment) to Pune (circular alignment) — 168.9 km · 6 lanes (access-controlled)
A 168.9 km access-controlled ring road encircling Pune, built by MSRDC to divert through-traffic away from the city and link the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the Samruddhi Mahamarg and the Pune-Bengaluru and Pune-Nashik corridors. Land acquisition passed 98% and heavy construction including tunnels and viaducts began in December 2024. The western section is targeted for late 2026 to mid-2027 and the eastern section for May 2028, having slipped from the original December 2026 deadline.
168.9
Kilometres
6
Lanes
120 km/h
Speed Limit
1
State
Pune Ring Road Route Map
Circular alignment around Pune via Urse, Chakan, Wagholi, Solu, Theur and Shivare
Pune Ring Road Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Pune (circular alignment)
End Point (Terminus)
Pune (circular alignment)
States & Union Territories
Major Cities & Towns
Key Features
- ●Circular access-controlled corridor around Pune
- ●Land acquisition over 98% complete
- ●Tunnelling and viaduct work underway since December 2024
- ●Western section targeted late 2026-mid 2027; eastern section May 2028
- ●Connects the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi Mahamarg
Project Details
Safety Tips for Driving on the Pune Ring Road
- ⚠️Strictly follow the speed limit of 120 km/h. Overspeeding on expressways attracts heavy fines.
- ⚠️Always wear seatbelts. Rear-seat passengers must also buckle up on expressways.
- ⚠️Do not stop on the main carriageway. Use designated rest areas and parking zones.
- ⚠️Maintain lane discipline — use the right lane only for overtaking.
- ⚠️Keep a safe following distance of at least 3 seconds at expressway speeds.
- ⚠️Use headlights even during daytime as per expressway rules.
- ⚠️In case of breakdown, move to the shoulder immediately and use hazard lights.
- ⚠️In an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency) or 1033 (Highway Helpline).
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