In an effort to alleviate traffic congestion on the Katraj-Kondhwa road, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has resumed its demolition drive in the Rajs Society Chowk area. Under the supervision of municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram and additional municipal commissioner Omprakash Divate, the operation targeted unauthorized structures along the road. A total of 11,500 square meters of commercial and 1,410 square meters of residential encroachments were removed, including nine two-storeyed buildings and various stalls. The demolition involved significant machinery and personnel, including six JCB machines and 25 laborers. Divate emphasized the importance of the road-widening project for improving connectivity on one of Pune’s busiest routes. The initiative is part of a larger plan to develop a 50-meter-wide road, contributing to an 84-meter development plan. Compensation has been declared for affected property owners, and the project will enhance the corridor with additional infrastructure such as service roads and stormwater drains. The PMC plans to continue similar actions in the coming days to expedite the project further, which is critical for future traffic management in the area.