New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday laid the foundation stone for two National Highway projects worth Rs 899 crore in Pune.
These include the four-laning of a 13 km stretch from Dive Ghat to Hadapsar on the Mohol-Alandi section of NH-965 (Palkhi Marg Package VI) at a project cost of Rs 819 crore and the construction of major bridges on the Mula-Mutha River along with service roads from Sinhagad Road to Warje on the Pune-Satara section of NH-48 at a cost of Rs 80 crore.
Addressing the gathering on this occasion, Gadkari said that the widening and upgradation of Hadapsar to duve Ghat section of NH-965 is going to play major role in reducing congestion on this section.
It will also help the devotees for a safe and pleasant journey in Palkhi Yatra. The resting places will be developed along the palkhi margs through MSIDC, he added.
Gadkari said that the construction of major bridges along the Mula and Mutha river, widening of service road from Narhe to Navale bridge and further connectivity from Sinhagad road to Warje will reduce the traffic congestion in these areas.
The Minister said that NHAI has also invited the tender for elevated corridor in Nashik Phata Khed section of NH 60, worth Rs. 7500 Crore.
Further, the DPR has been completed for the development of Ravet to Narhe elevated corridor project worth Rs 5000 Crore. The project will start in December, Gadkari stated during the address.
He informed that Elevated Corridors of Talegaon Chakan Shikrapur section of NH-548D and Pune-Shirur section of NH-753F will be developed by MSIDC. Adding that the DPR for New Mumbai-Bangalore expressway has been planned to connect two cities and to reduce the travel time from Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore.
These projects aim to enhance connectivity between Pune, Satara, and Solapur, providing a smoother journey for devotees travelling to the sacred temple of Lord Vitthal. Additionally, the stretches will facilitate faster travel, alleviate traffic congestion, and boost local economies.
