Pune Commissioner Expresses Displeasure Over Roadwork Quality on Baner-Ganeshkhind Road, Sets Deadline for Pending Works
Pune, 19th October 2026: Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram has directed officials and contractors to complete pending road development works along Baner Road and Ganeshkhind Road within the stipulated deadlines, while stressing the need to improve construction quality and durability.
The directions were issued during a review meeting at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters on Monday. The meeting reviewed ongoing and pending works related to Metro Line 3, traffic management, road safety, footpaths, junction improvements, utility trenches and manholes along the two roads.
During the meeting, the municipal commissioner, Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of road repairs, central dividers and related development works along the District Court-Balewadi Metro Line 3 corridor.
Officials pointed out deficiencies in the central divider work, including improper alignment and levels, incomplete finishing and inadequate supervision. The concerned agencies were directed to carry out the necessary corrective measures immediately.
The meeting was attended by Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi, PMRDA Commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pune City, Manoj Patil, PMC Additional Municipal Commissioner Omprakash Divte, City Engineer Aniruddha Pawaskar, heads of the concerned PMC departments and representatives of Tata Projects.
The review focused on improving the quality and durability of road infrastructure and ensuring that pending works are completed within the prescribed timelines.
