- The Pune Ring Road project, spanning 172 km, is set to revolutionize travel in the Pune metropolitan area by reducing traffic congestion and improving connectivity.
- Divided into Eastern and Western alignments, the project will connect key areas such as Maval, Khed, Purandar, and Mulshi, unlocking new development opportunities and stimulating economic growth.
- The project’s route starts at Urse on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and ends at Solu along the Alandi-Markal road, with an extended route to Sortapwadi on the Pune-Solapur road.
- The project has evolved over time, with the initial length of 68.19 km increasing to 72.335 km and the cost rising from ₹10,159.82 crore to ₹19,932.98 crore for the Eastern Alignment.
- The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is overseeing the project, with goals to divert heavy vehicular traffic from Pune city, reduce congestion, and accelerate suburban development.
- Infrastructural features of the project include ten tunnels to navigate hilly terrains and parallel flyovers to streamline traffic flow and reduce delays.
- Once completed, the Pune Ring Road is expected to cut travel time between key routes significantly, saving at least 1.5 hours for destinations like Nashik, Solapur, and Aurangabad from the Pune-Mumbai Expressway.
- The Pune Ring Road project is a crucial step towards modernizing infrastructure in the region and improving transportation efficiency, setting the stage for future growth and development in the Pune metropolitan area.
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