Pune: Hinjewadi-Shivaji Nagar Metro Line Faces 6-Month Delay, Completion Expected in Six Months

1. Metro work in Pune is almost 80% complete, with all pillars in place and 12 out of 23 stations ready for operation.
2. Delays at Shivajinagar and Aundh stations due to pending construction work are causing significant setbacks.
3. Challenges like interconnection work at University Chowk and high-tension power lines on roads are hindering progress.
4. PMRDA cites delays in land acquisition at Shivajinagar and Civil Court as reasons for setbacks, leading to a 7-8 month extension.
5. The project, costing ₹8,313 crore, includes crossings over the Pune-Bangalore Highway and the Mula River.
6. The contractor faces penalties for missing deadlines, although the penalty amount remains undisclosed.
7. Metro trials will commence only after the remaining work is completed, casting doubts on meeting the October deadline.
8. The route includes key stations such as Megapolis Circle, Infosys Phase 2, and Baner, benefiting IT professionals and citizens once operational.

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