Pune: Metro Corridor Cleanup and Drainage Works Begin In Hinjawadi After Citizens Push Authorities Into Action
Pune: Metro Corridor Cleanup and Drainage Works Begin In Hinjawadi After Citizens Push Authorities Into Action
Pimpri | June 18, 2025 – Civic infrastructure issues in Hinjawadi Phase 1, 2, and 3 — particularly related to monsoon drainage, road repairs, and other essential urban amenities near the metro corridor and surrounding areas — are now being actively addressed through Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and other concerned agencies.
In a recent meeting held last week, Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase issued directives for prompt action to resolve these long-standing issues. Acting on these instructions, work has now commenced in various zones of Hinjawadi.
Additional Metropolitan Commissioner of PMRDA Deepak Singla, MIDC Deputy CEO Vijay Rathod, PMRDA Chief Engineers Rinaz Pathan and Nitin Wankhede, and other departmental heads are overseeing the ongoing works related to drainage, road repairs, and civic utilities.
Ongoing Works by Various Departments:
- Metro Concessionaire Company – Debris removal between metro stations and viaducts is progressing steadily.
- MIDC Department – Drainage construction is in progress near Dohler Company, Sai Proviso Building, and adjacent to Metro Station No. 2 (near the forest department land).
- MIDC – Desilting and cleaning of stormwater drains along the metro corridor is underway.
- PMRDA Development Permission Department – Notice issued to Vilas Javdekar project; unauthorized ramp construction near Station No. 3 is being demolished. Debris removal completed in the Pandav Nagar area of Hinjawadi Phase 2.
- Joint Site Inspection – Representatives from MIDC, PMRDA, and Tata Company conducted a joint inspection for streetlight handover. Tata has begun repair works based on recommendations.
- Unauthorized Stalls Removed – Illegal stalls near Metro Station No. 1 along the main MIDC road have been cleared.
- Pothole Repairs – Ongoing by Metro and MIDC.
- Signage Installation – Directional and informational signboards have been installed by Tata Company at designated station areas.
