India, June 9 -- Bhide bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic from midnight on June 9 to September 5 to facilitate construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting the Deccan Gymkhana metro station with the city's central Peth areas, Pune Metro officials said on Monday.

A pedestrian bridge linking the Chhatrapati Sambhaji Udyan metro station on the Vanaz-Ramwadi corridor to the Peth areas has already been completed and opened for public use. A similar structure is now being built across the Mutha river above Bhide bridge to provide direct access to the Deccan Gymkhana metro station.

Based on a no-objection certificate issued by the traffic police, Bhide bridge will remain closed during the construction period to ensure public safe...