PMC to Relocate Heritage Police Structures for Aundh Road Widening in Pune
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to relocate British-era Special Police Motor Transport Department structures in Aundh to facilitate a major road-widening project. The initiative targets the Ganeshkhind-Aundh stretch, a critical artery connecting Pune to Hinjewadi and other key areas, which currently suffers from severe traffic bottlenecks. The existing road width of 8-10 meters will be expanded to 36 meters to align with the Development Plan. To preserve historical integrity, the heritage structures will be carefully dismantled stone by stone, with reusable materials like wooden frames and stones incorporated into a new nearby structure. The relocation process is estimated to take 20 to 25 days, during which sheds will be erected to minimize traffic disruption. While residents and commuters welcome the potential for improved traffic flow, local shopkeepers have expressed concerns about parking accessibility and the immediate impact on business. Some skeptics argue that widening alone may not resolve long-standing congestion issues caused by temporary dividers and other infrastructural factors.
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PMC to Relocate Heritage Police Structures for Aundh Road Widening in Pune
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to relocate British-era Special Police Motor Transport Department structures in Aundh to facilitate a major road-widening project. The initiative targets the Ganeshkhind-Aundh stretch, a critical artery connecting Pune to Hinjewadi and other key areas, which currently suffers from severe traffic bottlenecks. The existing road width of 8-10 meters will be expanded to 36 meters to align with the Development Plan. To preserve historical integrity, the heritage structures will be carefully dismantled stone by stone, with reusable materials like wooden frames and stones incorporated into a new nearby structure. The relocation process is estimated to take 20 to 25 days, during which sheds will be erected to minimize traffic disruption. While residents and commuters welcome the potential for improved traffic flow, local shopkeepers have expressed concerns about parking accessibility and the immediate impact on business. Some skeptics argue that widening alone may not resolve long-standing congestion issues caused by temporary dividers and other infrastructural factors.
The Indian Express