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News18
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
Pune: PMRDA Plans 50Km Road Along Metro Line 3, Cement-Concrete Route Coming Soon
Last Updated: After months of potholes and water woes, PMRDA plans a strong, smart, and smoother road along Metro Line 3. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is finally addressing the public outcry over poor road conditions near Metro Line 3. From Maan in Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, the authority will develop a strong cement-concrete road along the metro corridor. The goal? Smooth rides, better infrastructure, and a cleaner look. As per Hindustan Times, this new stretch will run parallel to the 25-km elevated metro line—making it a 50-km up-and-down corridor for daily commuters. What Does the Plan Include? According to Umesh Mallawat, Executive Engineer at PMRDA, tenders have been floated to appoint consultants. These consultants will handle everything from preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) to managing bids, designing the road layout, and supervising the actual construction. The project will also include: Cement-concrete roads Medians and beautification Electrification and shifting of utilities Bus bays, parking lanes, and pedestrian upgrades. When Will the Work Begin? Before construction begins, the current contractor for Metro Line 3 will repair and make the roads motorable. Once this is done, full-fledged development will start based on the consultant's approved plan. A four-month deadline has been set to finalise the surveys, design, and tender documents. How Long Is the Stretch? The entire road project covers 50 km (25 km each way) and is aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving overall infrastructure. A pre-bid meeting for the tender has been scheduled for 24 July 2025. Why Does It Matter? This upgrade is more than just a facelift. With traffic increasing every day in Pune, integrating road and metro infrastructure is vital. This new road will: The PMRDA has set a tight four-month deadline for the design and planning phase. Once complete, Pune's busiest tech corridor will finally get the road it deserves. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Building Pune: PMRDA to redevelop roads damaged due to metro rail construction from Maan to Shivajinagar
Facing criticism for damage to roads caused by the ongoing construction of the 25-km elevated Pune metro corridor from Maan village to Shivajinagar, the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has decided to undertake a Rs 628 crore infrastructure project to redevelop the affected roads. The phase under construction runs through Maan, Hinjewadi, Baner, and Ganeshkhind. 'The roads on which the metro rail work is going on from Maan to Shivajinagar have been damaged. The citizens have been complaining about it. This was discussed at the joint meeting of PMRDA and Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Thereafter, repair work was planned,' said a PMRDA officer. It is estimated that the work will take five years to complete and will involve redevelopment of four lanes on either side of the 25km-long metro corridor, besides construction of parking lanes, bus bays, footpaths, cycle tracks, traffic rotaries, and islands, among others. 'A consultant is being appointed for the purpose and is supposed to come up with a detailed survey, providing for design of pavement, structures, and various components of road, preparation of detailed estimates, detailed drawings, and planning for utility shifting…' he further said. Annirudha Pawaskar, Chief Engineer, PMC, said, 'There was a discussion on redeveloping the roads on which the elevated metro from Maan-Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar is being constructed. The roads were damaged, so it was decided to develop them as ideal roads with standard norms. However, the decision on who would redevelop was not taken as the metro route passes through areas of various government jurisdictions, including MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation), PMRDA, and PMC.' 'Later, we thought that since the redevelopment of roads would be as per fixed standard norms, then it should be done by one agency, PMRDA, or otherwise separate government organisations would undertake it separately for the road in their respective areas. This would not help achieve the objective of redeveloping roads with the same norms,' he added. The PMRDA said the consultant will have to carry out a detailed survey of the existing right-of-way, existing carriageway, and pavement conditions. A route alignment survey also needs to be carried out, taking into consideration the land acquisition required. 'It should map out subsurface utilities up to a depth of 6 metres while differentiating between subsurface utilities such as live electric cables, metallic utilities, and other utilities using Ground Penetrating Radar,' it said, adding that the traffic count survey should be carried out with the next 10 years in mind. NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule had criticised Pune authorities following the recent flooding in Hinjewadi owing to the drainage system getting blocked by debris from the metro construction. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis had also directed the PMRDA to undertake road repair work on a war footing. Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, Pune. He writes on Infrastructure, Politics, Civic issues, Sustainable Development and related stuff. He is a trekker and a sports enthusiast. Ajay has written research articles on the Conservancy staff that created a nationwide impact in framing policy to improve the condition of workers handling waste. Ajay has been consistently writing on politics and infrastructure. He brought to light the lack of basic infrastructure of school and hospital in the hometown of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde even as two private helipads were developed by the leader who mostly commutes from Mumbai to Satara in helicopter. Ajay has been reporting on sustainable development initiatives that protects the environment while ensuring infrastructure development. ... Read More
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bombay HC disposes of petitions as PMRDA to withdraw draft development plan
1 2 3 4 5 6 Pune: The Bombay high court on Tuesday disposed of eight petitions as 'infructuous' after the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) filed an affidavit informing it would withdraw its existing draft development plan (DP) in favour of preparing a new one for the next 20 years. The petitions had challenged the draft DP. However, the HC bench of chief justice Alok Aradhe and justice Sandeep V Marne has posted another petition filed by activists Ujjwal Keskar and Suhas Kulkarni for its next hearing on Aug 25. The said petition challenges the state's decision to appoint PMRDA as the special planning authority for the 23 villages merged within Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits. "Keskar and Kulkarni have pleaded that PMC should be the planning authority for the merged villages," their lawyer Ritvik Joshi told TOI. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune On Jan 25, last year, while hearing a petition by a member of the Pune metropolitan planning committee, the HC had directed a stay on PMRDA's draft DP process to enable the authority to take a final decision on the 69,218 suggestions/objections received from people regarding the draft DP. On Aug 2, 2021, the PMRDA had issued an advertisement inviting such suggestions/objections. During a meeting chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai on Feb 12, the PMRDA decided to submit an affidavit before the HC that it was withdrawing the draft DP and would make a new one. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo The PMRDA's affidavit submitted on Tuesday was in this context and the HC took the same on record while disposing of the petitions. PMRDA commissioner Yogesh Mhase told TOI, "We can go ahead with the formal process of cancelling the draft DP. We will send it to the CM." Consultant to PMRDA's development plan cell Vivek Kharwadkar said, "The order allows the development authority to start a new planning process, adhering to legal procedures. PMRDA can go ahead with actions related to planning in the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR) for the next 20 years," he told TOI. Kharwadkar said preparatory work had already begun after PMRDA adopted a resolution to cancel the draft DP a few months ago. "The fresh exercise poses an opportunity to take into consideration the development carried out during the intervening period. The fresh plan will be based on latest data. The commissioner has emphasised upgradation of data over the last six months," he added. He further said, "Based on latest data, we will have a planning intervention which will take care of immediate demands and overcome the backlog of services. Also, a phased programme shall align with the Maharashtra govt's goals." Officials said the state govt would have to notify cancellation of the DP and the new planning exercise will outline a development roadmap for the next 20 years. Meanwhile, Keskar said, "The PMC had declared its intention under section 23 of the MRTP Act to prepare a draft development plan for the 23 merged areas. Our petition was that the MVA govt in the state had violated the 74th amendment to the Constitution and deprived the PMC of its authority under Schedule 13."
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Consultant appointed to study Indrayani River rejuvenation DPR
Pune PMRDA on Friday appointed a consultant to review the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and carry out preparatory work. (HT) The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is awaiting final approval from the Central Government for the ₹671-crore Indrayani River Rejuvenation Project. The proposal has been pending with the National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti since August 2024. To expedite the process, PMRDA on Friday appointed a consultant to review the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and carry out preparatory work. The appointment follows a tender floated in May 2025. The rejuvenation plan covers 87.5 km of the Indrayani River within PMRDA's jurisdiction. Of the total 105.3 km river length, 18 km falls under the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), which is not part of the project scope. The initiative aims to reduce pollution from domestic sewage and industrial waste and restore the river's ecological health. The river flows through several municipal and rural bodies, including Lonavala, Talegaon Dabhade, Alandi, Vadgaon, Dehu, the Dehu Road Cantonment Board, and over 48 villages, including 39 gram panchayats. It also serves as the primary water source for Alandi city. As part of the project, 38 sewage treatment plants (STPs), 20 in urban areas and 18 in rural areas, will be constructed to treat wastewater from both banks of the river. The DPR, which includes a provision for 15 years of operation and maintenance, has been evaluated by IIT-Roorkee. The capital cost will be shared between the Central and State Governments in a 60:40 ratio. PMRDA has already secured administrative approval of ₹793 crore through Authority Resolution No. 11/10 dated September 24, 2024. 'We are waiting for final clearance from the NRCD. Meanwhile, we have appointed a consultant to review the DPR and conduct a detailed survey, including civil, mechanical, electrical, automation, and SCADA works,' said Anita Kulkarni, executive engineer, PMRDA. She added that a review meeting is scheduled next week, after which instructions will be issued. 'The consultant is expected to begin fieldwork by next month,' she confirmed. The consultant's responsibilities also include securing necessary approvals, preparing tender documents, managing the bidding process, and coordinating with government bodies. They will function as the Project Management Consultant and Technical Auditor during implementation, and later oversee the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure for up to 15 years. The project is expected to improve water quality and environmental health for thousands of residents across the Pune metropolitan region.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM tells UDD to expedite Maan-Mhalunge TP scheme clearance: PMRDA officials
Pune: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed the urban development department to fast-track the clearance of the Maan-Mhalunge town planning scheme in Hinjewadi during a recent review meeting on civic and infrastructure issues in the area, senior officials of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority said on Monday. "The CM specifically told department officials to look into the delay and ensure the proposal is processed without further hold-ups," a senior PMRDA official, who attended the CM's meeting last week, said. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has received technical approval for four of six proposed town planning schemes from the urban development department (UDD), but govt notifications are still pending. The Maan-Mhalunge scheme, launched in 2018, is still under review, while the Manjari Khurd-Kolwadi proposal was rejected due to plot demarcation issues and needs to be resubmitted. "We hope the remaining hurdles will be cleared soon for the Maan-Mhalunge scheme," the official said. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "The Maan-Mhalunge scheme was earlier cleared, but revisions were required after plots were found marked along flood lines. The approved TP schemes, Autade Handewadi, Holkarwadi (two separate schemes), and Vadachiwadi, await final notification from state govt," a source within UDD said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo The prolonged delay, attributed partly to last year's Lok Sabha and assembly elections, has stalled development in the Pune Metropolitan Region. "We are unaware why the proposals have been stuck, especially since these are growth centres. They should have been fast-tracked," another PMRDA official said. Earlier this year, PMRDA gave an in-principle approval to 15 additional TP schemes. The current schemes are being developed on the Gujarat model, where landowners receive 50% of developed land within the same area. Each of the five approved schemes was also expected to receive Rs 25 crore in central infrastructure support. PMRDA committed Rs 125 crore from its own funds for these projects. The delays have caused concern among landowners. Mohit Mehta, a Manjari resident whose plot was earmarked for development, said, "If the proposal requires resubmission, there will be no project coming up on our land this year." PMRDA officials said further delays in issuing govt clearance could push back the allocation of central funds. The schemes are integral to the draft development plan approved early last year, aimed at enabling structured growth across 5,000 hectares along the proposed 82-km ring road. GRAPHIC Size of cleared and rejected TP Schemes Vadachiwadi: 134.8 hectares Autande Handewadi: 94.4 hectares Holkarwadi Scheme 1: 158.2 hectares Holkarwadi Scheme 2: 130.8 hectares Manjari-Kolwadi (Rejected): 233.4 hectares Two More Schemes to Be Notified Next Week The Phursungi and Uruli Devachi TP schemes — covering 371 hectares and earlier proposed under PMC — have now been approved under the municipal councils. UDD will issue the final notification next week, officials confirmed.
