PCMC Clears 1,500 Sq M Land for Road Widening in Wakad
Wakad, 7th April 2026: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has conducted a significant anti-encroachment drive in the Wakad–Mhatoba Nagar area. The operation cleared 41 unauthorized huts and structures, covering approximately 1,500 square metres of land reserved for a 24-metre Development Plan (DP) road.
According to Deputy Commissioner Anna Bodade, the eviction action was part of the road-widening project planned under the city’s development plan. This initiative aims to enhance the city's infrastructure and ease traffic congestion.
The operation was led by PCMC Commissioner Dr Vijay Suryawanshi and Additional Commissioner Trupti Sandbhor. The drive was carried out by a team comprising Deputy Commissioner Anna Bodade, Regional Officer Ashwini Gaikwad, Executive Engineer R. V. Shinde, and Urban Transport Department Executive Engineer Chandrakant More.
Multiple departments collaborated in the operation, including the municipal engineering department, slum rehabilitation and removal department, administration and engineering wing, urban transport department, town planning department, electricity department, anti-encroachment department, fire brigade, and personnel from the Maharashtra Security Force.
Civic officials emphasized the necessity of keeping land reserved in the development plan free from encroachments to facilitate infrastructure projects such as road widening and public facilities. They noted that unauthorized encroachments often hinder future infrastructure projects and may result in demolition actions as per regulations.
The municipal administration has appealed to citizens to refrain from unauthorized construction or encroachments on lands reserved under the development plan. Such actions can lead to unnecessary delays and complications in infrastructure development.
PCMC Commissioner Dr Vijay Suryawanshi highlighted the importance of removing encroachments to strengthen major roads and public infrastructure in the rapidly growing city. He stated, “Considering the rising population, increasing traffic pressure, and future infrastructure needs of Pimpri Chinchwad, road widening is not merely an administrative action but is directly linked to improving the daily lives of citizens. Cooperation from residents will help ensure such operations are carried out in a smooth, transparent, and effective manner.”
Dr Suryawanshi also urged citizens to support civic initiatives aimed at road widening and urban infrastructure development. He emphasized that public participation is crucial to making the city more organized, efficient, and well-equipped for future growth.
