Ring Road: Land acquisition to begin in 13 villages

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has fast-tracked the inner ring road project and proposed acquiring 115 hectares in 13 villages.

- Siddharth Gadkari

PUNE: Land acquisition will begin soon for the crucial stretch — Pune district's second ring road after the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited's (MSRDC) outer ring road.

The 83-km inner ring road project is expected to cost around ₹14,200 crore. The district collector's office, having completed a joint survey, will proceed with land valuation. Officials stated that villagers have agreed to give up land for the project.

The plan will require 743.41 hectares from 44 villages in Khed, Haveli, Mulshi, and Maval talukas. The inner ring road, spanning 83 km, will connect Pune-Satara Road with Ahmednagar Road and include 42 connecting roads, 17 bridges, and 10 tunnels. A 5-metre-wide space will be reserved for metro tracks.