Can Pune’s ‘Pataal Lok’ project solve its traffic problems?

Jun 6, 2026 | 22:09 IST

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The second biggest city in Maharashtra has traffic snarls that are among the worst in the country. City authorities believe a series of tunnels is the solution

Pune’s traffic snarls aren’t as well known as those of Bengaluru. But many believe Pune is just as bad, if not worse. The comparison is valid.

According to estimates, Pune’s roads constitute just around 9% of the city’s total land area, a metric similar to Bengaluru’s 10%.

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Can Pune’s ‘Pataal Lok’ project solve its traffic problems?

The second biggest city in Maharashtra has traffic snarls that are among the worst in the country. City authorities believe a series of tunnels is the solution

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Can Pune’s ‘Pataal Lok’ project solve its traffic problems?

The second biggest city in Maharashtra has traffic snarls that are among the worst in the country. City authorities believe a series of tunnels is the solution

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