Neha Eraville Hadapsar, Pune

PMC Mandates Treated Water for Construction to Conserve Potable Supply

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has directed all developers to cease using potable water for construction activities and exclusively use treated water. This measure aims to address water scarcity concerns due to low dam levels, exacerbated by an El Niño year. Developers are urged to comply, with penal action threatened for defaulters.

Central Railway to Undertake Mega Infrastructure Block for Pune Division

Central Railway will conduct a 15-day mega infrastructure block from September 19 to October 4 to commission the third railway line between Hadapsar and Ghorpadi Coach Maintenance Complex. This project, part of a broader capacity enhancement program, will lead to the disruption of 67 train services, including 42 cancellations and 25 diversions.

Pune's Infrastructure Gets Major Boost with ₹18,000 Crore in Elevated Road Projects

Cm Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stones for three elevated road projects worth ₹18,000 crore in Pune. These projects aim to significantly reduce traffic congestion across the city and its surrounding areas. The projects include the Pune-Shirur Elevated Highway, Hadapsar-Yavat Elevated Highway, and Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur Elevated Highway,.

Pune Metro Line 3 to Commence Operations by June 15, Connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar

Pune Metro's elevated Line 3, spanning 23.203 km and connecting Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, will begin operations in phases starting June 15, 2026. The first phase will cover 12 stations from the Hinjewadi side, with the remaining stations expected to be operational by October.

PMC Plans New Bridge Parallel to Rajaram Bridge to Ease Sinhagad Road Traffic

PMC is moving forward with plans to construct a new bridge parallel to the existing Rajaram Bridge to alleviate traffic congestion on Sinhagad Road. This project aims to improve connectivity between Sinhagad Road and Karvenagar , DP Road, reducing daily traffic bottlenecks and enhancing commuter experience.

Pune Metro Network to Expand to Nearly 200 km, Addressing Traffic Congestion

CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and the Pune Metropolitan region will soon have a nearly 200 km Metro network. This expansion aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion in the city. Currently, about 33 km of the metro network is operational, & 55 km in construction phase ,with further additions planned.

Khambataki Ghat Tunnel Opens for Trial Run, Reducing Pune-Satara Travel Time

One tube of the new Khambataki Ghat Tunnel on the Pune-Satara National Highway has opened for a trial run for light vehicles. This is expected to reduce travel time through the ghat from approximately 45 minutes to just 7 minutes, significantly improving connectivity and safety. The tunnel aims to replace the accident-prone ghat section, with the full project, including the second tube, targeted for completion by March 2026.

Structural Works reach 60% completion, External Works has reached 95%, Internal finishing stands at 64%, MEP Services including lift and staircases, are now 78% done.

A total of 46 out of 78 launched units have been booked as of October 2024, including 70% of SHOP(42 out of 60 units), 25% of OTHER(4 out of 16 units).

Structural Works reach 57% completion, External Works has reached 45%, Internal finishing stands at 55%, MEP Services including lift and staircases, are now 37% done.