Proposal for Underground Tunnels to Solve Central Pune’s Traffic Woes
Pune, 5th March 2025: A new proposal for constructing underground tunnels connecting Shaniwarwada to Swargate and Sarasbaug to Shaniwarwada aims to alleviate the growing traffic congestion in central Pune and improve commuter experience. Kasba Peth MLA Hemant Rasane has been actively pursuing this initiative to transform the city’s transportation landscape.
In a significant move to address Pune’s central area traffic problems, MLA Hemant Rasane recently met with Public Works Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale to discuss the proposed underground tunnel project. The meeting focused on expediting the approval process for these ambitious tunnels, which are expected to provide a long-term solution to the city’s traffic woes.
The central areas of Pune, home to historical monuments, religious sites, and major marketplaces, attract thousands of visitors daily, resulting in severe traffic congestion. The proposed underground tunnels are seen as a potential game-changer for Pune residents, offering a permanent solution to this persistent problem.
During the meeting, Rasane urged Minister Bhosale to convene an urgent meeting of relevant officials to fast-track the project’s approval. Responding positively, Bhosale assured that a meeting with department officials would be scheduled within the next week. He also pledged full government support to bring the project to fruition.
In addition to the tunnel project, Rasane raised concerns about the stalled construction of the Mamledar Kacheri in Shukrawar Peth, seeking to accelerate its completion. The MLA also met with Maharashtra State Minister of Home Yogesh Kadam during the assembly session to request the reconstruction of dilapidated buildings in the Khadakmal Ali.
