Pune Plans Two New Flyovers to Alleviate Traffic on Karve Road Amid Metro Development
Pune To Get 2 New Flyovers On Karve Road To Ease Traffic Amid Metro Work
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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to construct two new flyovers at Karve Statue Chowk and Ambedkar Chowk in Karvenagar, Maharashtra, to alleviate traffic congestion on Karve Road, a vital route affected by upcoming Pune Metro work. This initiative aims to synchronize road infrastructure with the Metro project.
- 01Two new flyovers will be built at Karve Statue Chowk and Ambedkar Chowk.
- 02The project aims to ease traffic congestion on Karve Road, linking to the Mumbai-Bengaluru bypass.
- 03The Ambedkar Chowk flyover was initially proposed in 2018 but was not executed.
- 04A comprehensive traffic study will be conducted to assess the project's impact.
- 05Environmental and socio-economic assessments will be part of the planning process.
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To address increasing traffic congestion on Karve Road in Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) plans to construct two new flyovers at Karve Statue Chowk and Ambedkar Chowk in Karvenagar, Maharashtra. This initiative is particularly important as the Pune Metro's spur line from SNDT to Manikbaug will pass through this area, limiting future road expansion opportunities. The long-pending flyover at Ambedkar Chowk, originally proposed by the state government in 2018, will be revived alongside a new flyover at Karve Statue Chowk. This development will result in a total of three flyovers along Karve Road, integrating with the elevated Metro route. To ensure a successful project, PMC will conduct a detailed technical and traffic assessment, including a week-long traffic survey and various impact studies. The planning will also include an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to evaluate potential effects on the environment and local communities. The PMC emphasizes the need for these infrastructure upgrades to be completed before the Metro corridor becomes operational, as significant road interventions may not be feasible afterward.
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The new flyovers are expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion, leading to shorter travel times and improved air quality for commuters in Pune.
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