{
  "id": 2810830,
  "title": "Panvel Civic Body Approves ₹13.20 Crore Multi-Level Parking Facility To Ease Old City Traffic Congestion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/panvel-civic-body-approves-13-20-crore-multi-level-parking-facility",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T15:07:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/panvel-civic-body-approves-1320-crore-multi-level-parking-facility-to-ease-old-city-traffic-congestion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Panvel Municipal Corporation has approved a ₹13.20 crore project to build a multi-level mechanised parking facility near Lifeline Hospital in the old city area of Panvel. This move aims to alleviate traffic congestion caused by narrow roads, increasing vehicle numbers, and roadside parking. The proposed facility, on Plot No. 184/1 A Part, will accommodate 168 vehicles - 72 cars and 96 two-wheelers. The strategic location near the bus stand and main market area prompted the civic body to increase the parking capacity in the area. The project, expected to cost over Rs 13.20 crore, will utilize vertical rotary parking systems and tower parking to maximize the available space. The facility is projected to help discourage roadside parking, freeing up road space and reducing congestion during peak hours, particularly during festivals and peak shopping seasons.",
  "summary": "In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion caused by narrow roads, increasing vehicle numbers and roadside parking in the old city area, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved a proposal to construct a multi-level mechanised parking facility near Lifeline Hospital. The proposal was approved at the general body meeting held on Thursday. The facility, planned on Plot No. 184/1 'A'…",
  "key_points": [
    "Panvel Civic Body approves ₹13.20 crore multi-level parking project",
    "Facility to accommodate 168 vehicles, including 72 cars and 96 two-wheelers",
    "Project aims to reduce traffic congestion and roadside parking"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}