Pune's PMC to Relocate Heritage Police Structures for Aundh Road Expansion
PMC set to relocate heritage police structures for Aundh road widening
The Indian Express
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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) plans to relocate British-era police structures in Aundh to facilitate a road-widening project along the Ganeshkhind-Aundh route. This initiative aims to alleviate traffic congestion while preserving local heritage, with construction expected to take 20 to 25 days.
- 01PMC is relocating historic police structures for road expansion.
- 02The road-widening project aims to improve traffic flow from 8-10 metres to 36 metres.
- 03Dismantling will be done carefully to preserve heritage materials.
- 04Local businesses express concerns about parking and accessibility during construction.
- 05Some residents doubt that widening alone will resolve long-standing traffic issues.
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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to relocate British-era Special Police Motor Transport Department structures in Aundh as part of a road-widening project along the Ganeshkhind-Aundh route, which connects Pune to nearby areas like Pimpri-Chinchwad, Wakad, and Hinjewadi. This route experiences significant traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours. The PMC plans to dismantle the heritage structures carefully, preserving materials for reuse in a new nearby structure to maintain the historical aesthetic. The project aims to widen the road from its current width of 8 to 10 metres to 36 metres, significantly improving traffic flow. The dismantling process is expected to take 20 to 25 days, with temporary sheds erected to minimize disruption. However, local residents and businesses have raised concerns about parking and accessibility during construction, with some expressing skepticism about whether the widening will effectively address the ongoing congestion issues.
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The road widening is expected to improve traffic flow, which could benefit commuters and local businesses in the long run, despite initial disruptions.
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