PMRDA Takes Decisive Steps to Expedite Land Acquisition to Upgrade Pune Road Infrastructure
Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is moving quickly to tackle traffic congestion in and around the city. Dr. Yogesh Mhase, the Metropolitan Commissioner, recently reviewed progress on major road projects, including land acquisition for the Ring Road and traffic issues near Navle Bridge. He has directed teams to speed up the work so commuters can benefit sooner.
For the Ring Road, land acquisition is progressing in two phases. In Phase 1, covering Solu, Nirgudi, and Vadgaon Shinde, compensation rates have been finalised, and private negotiations with farmers are ongoing along with options like Transferable Development Rights (TDR). Phase 2, stretching from Nagar Road to Solapur Road, is expected to have proposals ready this week.
The Hinjawadi-Chakan corridor is also getting attention. Officials are reviewing land acquisition for proposed roads and are coordinating across departments to ensure traffic bottlenecks are cleared as soon as possible.
At Navle Bridge, where congestion has been a major issue, authorities reviewed land acquisition, shifting of water pipelines, and the installation of traffic signals. Dr. Mhase instructed that all essential work be completed by October this year.
The meeting was attended by Additional Metropolitan Commissioner Deepak Singla, Deputy Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil, Director Avinash Patil, Joint Commissioner Himmat Kharade, and senior officials from Pune Municipal Corporation, NHAI, PWD, and the National Highway Department.
These efforts are expected to significantly reduce traffic jams in Pune and nearby areas, making travel on the Ring Road and other major routes smoother and faster.
