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PMC Nears Completion of ‘Roads Mission 15’ to Enhance City Traffic Flow

The Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) roads department is in the final stages of resurfacing 15 major roads under the Roads Mission 15 project. So far, 92 km have been resurfaced with fresh tarmac, ensuring smoother rides, especially for two-wheeler commuters. Excavation on these newly resurfaced roads has been prohibited to maintain quality.Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol recently held a review meeting to assess progress, instructing officials to complete the resurfacing and repair potholes by January 30.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar emphasized the need for maximum funding to eliminate potholes.The department has worked diligently, removing old surfaces, applying new asphalt, and painting road signage. An inspection revealed that the project is nearing completion, with minor finishing touches expected soon. They’ve also leveled 509 uneven drainage chamber covers to enhance safety and removed speed bumps to improve traffic flow.After completing the first phase, the department will move on to 17 additional roads to ensure all city roads are smooth and bump-free within the year.
List of Roads Under ‘Roads Mission 15’
- Nagar Road: Parnakuti Chowk to Wagholi Bakori Phata
- Solapur Road: Wanwadi Chowk to Akashwani Manjari Chowk
- Magarpatta Road: Magarpatta Chowk to Kharadi Bypass Chowk
- Pashan Road: Pune University Chowk to Pashan Bavdhan Circle Chowk
- Baner Road: Pune University Chowk to Sadanand Hotel Chowk
- Sangamwadi Road: COEP Chowk to Parnakuti Chowk
- Airport VIP Road: Pune Airport to Gunjan Chowk
- Karve Road: Khanduji Baba Chowk to Warje Chowk
- Paud Road: Paud Phata Chowk to Chandni Chowk
- Satara Road: Swargate Chowk to Gujarwadi Chowk
- Sinhagad Road: Laxmi Mandir Chowk to Nanded City Chowk
- Bibvewadi Road: Pushpamangal Chowk to Upper Bus Depot Chowk
- North Main Road: Koregaon Park Petrol Pump to Tadigupta Chowk
- Ganeshkhind Road: COEP Chowk to Pune University Chowk
- Chhatrapati Shivaji-Bajirao (Heritage Walk): Swargate Chowk to Shimla Office Chowk, Shaniwarwada
These efforts are set to significantly enhance traffic flow and provide Pune residents with safer commutes.