PCMC Approves ₹58.45 Crore Road Concretisation Project in Tathawade and Wakad, Promises Better Infrastructure and Reduced Traffic Congestion
Pimpri: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has sanctioned a ₹58.45 crore road concretisation project in the Tathawade and Wakad areas. The approval was granted by PCMC Commissioner Shekhar Singh during a standing committee meeting held on Tuesday.
Under this project, key roads set for concretisation include the 24-metre-wide DP Road from Madhuban Hotel to Indira Road (1,420 metres long) and the 18-metre-wide DP Road from Silver Spoon Hotel to Indira Road (1,120 metres long). Additionally, the 18-metre-wide road connecting these routes to the Wakad limits will also be developed.
The initiative aims to enhance road infrastructure with safe footpaths, organized parking, and a proper rainwater drainage system. A road divider and a dedicated cycle track will be constructed to ease traffic congestion, improve transportation, and reduce fuel consumption for residents. The project is expected to be completed within 30 months.
Other Key Developments Approved
- Toilet Cleaning and Maintenance: Self-help groups, including Janhavi Mahila Bachat Gat, Shubhashree Mahila Bachat Gat, and Savitribai Phule Self-Help Women’s Bachat Gat, will be responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of community and public toilets.
- Sewage & Drainage Upgrades: Water drainage system improvements will be carried out in areas under the Kasarwadi Sewage Treatment Plant, covering Dighi, Bopkhel, Nigdi Gaothan, Nigdi Authority, Ganganagar, and Akurdi.
- Hot-Mix Asphalt Resurfacing: Roads in Ward Nos. 1, 6, 8, 25, and other areas including Chakrapani Vasahat, Devkar Vasti, Shelarnagar, Patilnagar, and newly acquired roads in Tathawade, Punawale, and Wakad will undergo resurfacing.
- Stormwater Line & Road Works: New stormwater lines and related works will be developed in Chikhali, Sainagar Mamurdi, and Kudalwaadi-Pawarvasti, while concrete roadworks will be carried out in Pimple Saudagar and Rahatani.
New Fire Station in Akurdi
To improve emergency response and public safety, PCMC has also approved a new fire station near Hedgewar Bhavan in Akurdi. The ₹30.64 crore project, set for completion in 18 months, will feature a 10-floor building with six fire engines. This facility is expected to significantly reduce the risk to life and property during fire incidents.
These approvals reflect PCMC’s commitment to urban infrastructure development and improved civic amenities across the city.
