Pune IT hub metro corridor to launch in two phases

The 23 km Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar metro corridor in Pune has missed its deadline again and will now open in two phases.

Authorities said an 11 km section will open in May, while the remaining 12 km section is expected to open in July 2026.

Officials said around 94 per cent of the work on the project has been completed, but delays related to station construction have affected the schedule, reported The Times of India.

The metro corridor is expected to provide a direct public transport link between Hinjewadi, one of Pune’s major IT hubs, and central Pune.

Authorities said the project is designed to improve urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion on roads used by commuters travelling between the IT hub and the city.

Once operational, the corridor is expected to improve connectivity and support public transport use across one of the city’s busiest routes.