Pune Metro Line 3 Phase 1 to open for public by mid-July, says PMRDA

The first phase of the muchawaited Pune Metro Line 3 between MaanHinjawadi and Baner Ramnagar is in its final stage of completion and is scheduled to be opened for public by midJuly officials saidThey said that the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority PMRDA was focusing on infrastructure development traffic management and administrative transparency to improve governance and urban planning across the regionPMRDA Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Abhijit Chaudhari shared updates on major ongoing projects during a press briefing held at the authorityrsquos headquartersPune Metro Line 3 to begin operations in JulyDr Chaudhari said the first phase of the muchawaited Pune Metro Line 3 between MaanHinjawadi and Baner Ramnagar is in its final stage of completion with 12 stations included in Phase 1 CMRS safety inspections scheduled between June 15ndash20 Expected commissioning by end of June or latest by July 15He added that the full corridor is expected to become operational by December 2026 Improved pedestrian access and wider footpaths are also being developed around the first seven stationsSingle window system to improve governance efficiencyPMRDA will soon introduce a Single Window InwardOutward System to improve administrative efficiency and transparencyThe system will enable realtime tracking of files and reduce delays in public work approvals The authority will also address staff shortages with new recruitment through the Maharashtra Public Service Commission MPSC and deputation appointmentsTo address congestion particularly in Chakanrsquos industrial area PMRDA will directly undertake key road development projectsDiscussions are ongoing regarding land acquisition for the proposed Pune Ring Road which will proceed only after legal and technical clearances are completedTwin tunnel project awaiting approvalThe proposed twin tunnel project for Pune is currently awaiting clearance from the Pune Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority PUMTAThe feasibility report has been submitted and further modifications will be incorporated before sending it for final approval The Pune Municipal Corporation is the implementing agency while PMRDA is providing technical supportWater supply and river rejuvenation planPMRDA is preparing a regional water supply scheme to address shortages in villages and areas under Town Planning schemesThe authority is also working on a river rejuvenation project involving sewage interception and wastewater treatment before release into rivers in coordination with the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran and the Irrigation DepartmentMajor drainage channels in Hinjawadi IT Park have been cleared to prevent waterlogging during the monsoonJoint inspections have been conducted with MIDC and local bodies while structural audits of bridges under PMRDA jurisdiction have also been completedPMRDA has deployed AIpowered drone survey technology VMSC ndash Virtual Surveyor Mobile Capture to detect illegal hoardings and flex boardsThe officials said that the unauthorised structures will be removed and violators may face demolition action and legal proceedings if permissions are not obtainedOther key announcements Funding for rural road repairs under Pune Grand Tour initiative Affordable housing project in every taluka 10 new fire stations planned for emergency response POCSO Court building to be completed by September