PMRDA Chief Dr Yogesh Mhase Reviews Key Aspects of Pune's Inner Ring Road Project
PMRDA Chief Dr Yogesh Mhase chaired a crucial meeting to address the progress and challenges of Pune's Inner Ring Road project, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion. Key highlights include the land acquisition process and infrastructure development.
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Dr Mhase ordered that proposals for the land acquisition process should be sent to the Pune District Collector’s office immediately. The land acquisition process has been a significant challenge due to the reluctance of local farmers to part with their land. To address this, Dr Mhase directed officials to hold meetings with the farmers to discuss offering them Floor Space Index (FSI) and Transferable Development Rights (TDR).
The land acquisition process for Phase One of the inner ring road (Solu to Nirgudi) is currently in its final stages. PMRDA PRO Dr Dnyaneshwar Bhale stated that the PMRDA Commissioner also inquired about the land acquisition process for the proposed road to ease traffic congestion in the Hinjawadi and Chakan areas. The current status of land acquisition, water pipeline relocation, and signal system installation in the Navale Bridge area to manage growing traffic congestion was also reviewed. All involved departments have been ordered to complete the work by October.
The meeting was attended by PMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Yogesh Mhase, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner Deepak Singla, Pune Police Additional Commissioner Manoj Patil, Director of Development Permission and Planning Department Avinash Patil, Joint Commissioner of Land and Property Department Himmat Kharade, Superintendent of Land Records Department Asha Jadhav, Superintendent Engineer Shivprasad Bagdi, Land Acquisition Coordination Officers, as well as senior officials from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Public Works Department (PWD), Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), and other local governing agencies.
Pune's Inner Ring Road, managed by PMRDA, will be an eight-lane expressway with two-lane service roads. It is planned to interconnect major areas, including Pune International Airport in Lohgaon, Hinjawadi IT Park, Chakan MIDC, and 29 other key areas within Pune District. The total planned length is 83 km, which will surround Pune City in a circular way. The right of way (ROW) is 65 metres, allowing for high-speed vehicular flow up to 120 kmph. The estimated total cost of this project is about ₹14,200 crore, which will include two railway overbridges, 11 tunnels covering 12.62 km, 17 major bridges, and nine interchanges. The project aims to decongest city traffic, support urban expansion, and improve regional connectivity across nine talukas.
Despite the ambitious plans, the project faces several challenges. The land acquisition process has been time-consuming and costly, as over 1,500 hectares of land will reportedly be acquired. Financial problems, acquiring licences, and obtaining environmental clearance certificates are also major issues. Several villages along the route have raised objections to this project. They fear possible displacement, loss of farmland, and inadequate rehabilitation. Some farmers expressed concern that they won’t get their compensation on time, citing examples of farmers who suffered during the expansion of Hinjawadi and other IT areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of the Inner Ring Road project in Pune?
The main purpose of the Inner Ring Road project in Pune is to alleviate traffic congestion, support urban expansion, and improve regional connectivity across nine talukas.
Who is managing the Inner Ring Road project in Pune?
The Inner Ring Road project in Pune is managed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).
What are the key challenges faced by the PMRDA in the land acquisition process?
The key challenges faced by the PMRDA in the land acquisition process include the reluctance of local farmers to part with their land, financial problems, acquiring licenses, and obtaining environmental clearance certificates.
What is the total planned length of the Inner Ring Road?
The total planned length of the Inner Ring Road is 83 km.
What are the major components of the Inner Ring Road project?
The major components of the Inner Ring Road project include two railway overbridges, 11 tunnels covering 12.62 km, 17 major bridges, and nine interchanges.
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