Pune’s Baba Bhide Bridge was built in 1996, but ironically it has become a symbol of Pune’s heavy monsoon season, as whenever it rails heavily, the bridge would always be the first to submerge, leaving stranded commuters, helpless. Now the iconic Baba Bhide Bridge will be demolished to make way for a riverside makeover project, across Mula-Mutha river. Read on to know more.
Pune’s Mula-Mutha Riverfront To Get Makeover, Baba Bhide Bridge To Get Demolished
According to a report by Punekar News, the Mula-Mutha riverfront shall undergo an eco-friendly development project involving beautification, of the surrounding areas too. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will put this project into action with an allocation of ₹5000 crores for the same. In order for this makeover to happen, Pune’s iconic Baba Bhide Bridge will be a thing of the past. The bridge known to get submerged during heavy rains is too narrow. So it will be demolished.
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Mandatory tweet of Monsoon by a Punekar. #BhideBridge pic.twitter.com/27ErSzccmN
— Mandar Suhas Chakradeo (@mandarchakradeo) July 24, 2021
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Riverside Project To Clean River Water
Moreover, the riverside road between Mhatre Bridge and Tilak bridge will also be removed. Punekars from Kothrud, Warje and Sinhagad Road may face issues commuting during the length of this project. Nevertheless, traffic will be diverted to another route. The project will not only beautiful riverbanks but also clean the river water, tackling water pollution. Meanwhile, until you can visit Pune, go on a virtual tour of the stunning, homely city.