Hey there Pune peeps, have you heard the latest buzz about the Balbharti to Paud Phata road? The Bombay High Court recently gave a game-changing verdict that is set to ease the traffic congestion for nearly 10 lakh citizens in the city. But hold your horses, because this decision has stirred up quite the debate among political bigwigs and environmentalists.
On one side of the fence, we have BJP leader Shyam Deshpande, who is all in favor of the court’s ruling. He believes that the environmental concerns surrounding the road project have caused unnecessary delays, leading to worsened air pollution in areas like Erandwane, Prabhat Road, and Law College Road. Deshpande reassures us that the road expansion will not harm Pune’s hills and green zones, pointing to past efforts to preserve Biodiversity Parks in the city.
However, not everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Some environmentalists fear that the road construction will bring about more urban chaos in the form of stalls and food joints. Deshpande suggests that the road should strictly serve as a transport corridor with no room for diversions or encroachments.
In the midst of this road drama, Pune residents are also up in arms about the sorry state of the Ram River. Dr. Vikas Inamdar from Bhugaon is fed up with the illegal constructions, sewage overflows, and debris dumping that have turned the river into a cesspool. He is calling on PMRDA to step in and save the day.
And let’s not forget about Manish Puranik from Kothrud, who is raising red flags about sewage discharge and waste dumping in the river. He’s had enough of the foul-smelling waters and mosquito infestations and is demanding better river management to tackle flooding and pollution.
So, folks, it looks like Pune is in for some major changes on the road and river fronts. Stay tuned for more updates on these hot topics!
Thanks For Reading Report of Punepress.com