New Katraj Tunnel

The New Katraj Tunnel is a highway tunnel located on the NH 4, Pune, in Maharashtra state of India. It is a three-laned tunnel which stretches 1223 metres on Katraj Ghat. This tunnel replaced the Old Katraj Tunnel. The Tunnel was constructed using NATM (New Austrian Tunnelling Method).

It was opened on December 15, 2006 by Chief Minister Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh. The tunnel is part of the Golden Quadrilateral Project.

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