Pune Metro Extension To Nigdi Receives Green Light; Extended Till Bhakti Shakti Chowk
Pimpri, 23rd October 2023: The Pune Metro route from Pimpri to Bhakti-Shakti Chowk in Nigdi has received the green light. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs today approved the metro extension up to Nigdi, marking a significant step in the city’s transportation infrastructure.
This ambitious project is being built in phases, with the initial 7.9 km route from Pimpri to Dapodi commencing on August 1, 2023. Subsequently, the Pimpri to Phugewadi route was initiated on March 6, 2022. The demand for extending the metro line to Nigdi has been met with continuous advocacy and demonstrations. Finally, the state government gave its nod for the extension, which had been awaiting approval from the central government for two years.
The much-awaited approval came in the form of a letter from Sunil Kumar, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, signifying that the Metro project had been sanctioned up to Nigdi. This decision paves the way for the metro to reach Nigdi.
The extended metro route from Pimpri to Nigdi will comprise three stations, namely Pimpri Police Station at Chinchwad Station, Khandoba Maal Chowk at Akurdi, and Bhakti-Shakti Chowk at Nigdi. Spanning a length of 4.13 km, this new corridor will be elevated, and the cost will be equally shared between the Central Government and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation. The estimated project cost is Rs. 910.18 crore and will provide metro passenger service along the main line, connecting Nigdi to Dapodi for a distance of 12.50 km.
MP Shrirang Barne stated, “The city’s population is increasing, and the realization of the dream to extend the metro up to Nigdi is imminent. This metro project will play a pivotal role in alleviating traffic congestion and enhancing connectivity for the residents of Pimpri-Chinchwad. The project’s execution is set to begin shortly.”
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