PMRDA Steps Up Land Acquisition Process for Roads to Alleviate Traffic Congestion in Pune
PMRDA to fast-track land acquisition for key road projects to ease Pune traffic congestion
To ease traffic congestion in Pune and nearby areas, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has directed officials to speed up land acquisition and survey work for major road projects. PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase issued these instructions during a review meeting held at the Aundh office.
The discussion covered several key projects, including the elevated corridor on the Nashik Phata–Rajgurunagar road, alternative bypass roads in Chakan, and land acquisition proposals for stretches such as Balewadi–Shedgevasti, Surya Hospital–Thakarvasti, and Nande–Maan. Plans to improve traffic flow near Navale Bridge were also reviewed.
Dr. Mhase emphasised that work on land surveys and acquisition for the Ring Road project should move faster to prevent delays. The project is seen as critical to reducing daily traffic jams across Pune.
The meeting was attended by District Collector Jitendra Dudi, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner Deepak Singla, Chief Engineer Rinaz Pathan, Joint Commissioner Himmat Kharade, and senior officials from PMRDA, the District Collector’s office, Pune Municipal Corporation, NHAI, and the Public Works Department.
