Pune civic body starts planning 1.7 km twin tunnel, NCP seeks to cancel one arm
The Pune Municipal Corporation is planning to construct a 1.7 km twin road tunnel across Vetal Tekdi linking Kothrud to Panchvati, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion on Senapati Bapat Road. However, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has proposed to nullify one segment of the tunnel, the Kothrud-Pashan arm, in favor of the High Capacity Mass Transit Route (HCMTR) and the Balbharati-Paudphata link road.
Dinkar Gojare, the PMC project incharge, stated that the corporation intends to commence construction promptly, appointing a project management consultant to evaluate traffic data and environmental impact, and secure necessary approvals before commencing the project. The NCP has criticized the proposed tunnel alignment, advocating for a shift to a different route to avoid displacing residents, particularly those affected by the Panshet flood of 1961.
The party contends that the proposed tunnel alignment would necessitate the resettlement of approximately 20,000 people, potentially sparking legal challenges and public opposition.
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