- After being stalled for 1.5 years, the proposed road passing through Vetal Tekdi in Pune is set to proceed, as the court has lifted the stay imposed by Nagrik Chetna Manch.
- The Balbharati-Paud Phata Road project is a crucial part of Pune’s traffic plan, aimed at reducing congestion between Kothrud and Senapati Bapat Road.
- The project cost for the 1.8 km road is estimated at ₹252.13 crore, with an elevated section of 400 meters and a width of 30 meters.
- Despite assurances from PMC that the road will be elevated to protect Vetal Tekdi, environmental activists and opponents remain skeptical.
- Concerns about biodiversity loss, water source depletion, and deforestation have fueled public opposition and delayed the project.
- The road project faced challenges related to quarries, slums, and land acquisition, leading to a cost increase of ₹17 crore.
- PMC officials are confident in obtaining necessary approvals before proceeding, but legal experts speculate a possible appeal in the Supreme Court.
- Former corporators are urging city leaders to unite and inaugurate the project, while the debate continues on whether the road will alleviate traffic issues or exacerbate environmental concerns.
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