Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone for two National Highway projects in Pune, Maharashtra in presence of Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadanvis.

These include the four-laning of a 13 km stretch from Dive Ghat to Hadapsar on the Mohol-Alandi section of NH-965 (Palkhi Marg Package VI) and the construction of major bridges on Mula-Mutha river, along with service roads from Sinhagad Road to Warje on the Pune-Satara section of NH-48. The upgradation would help reduce congestion on this section, as well as create a safe and pleasant journey in Palkhi Yatra for devotees. The resting places will be developed through MSIDC.

The Minister said that the widening of the service road from Narhe to Navale bridge and further connectivity from Sinhagad Road to Warje will reduce the traffic congestion in these areas. Further, the detailed project report (DPR) has been completed for the development of Ravet to Narhe elevated corridor, the project worth Rs 5,000 crore. The project will be started in December-2024.

The elevated corridors of Talegaon Chakan Shikrapur section of NH-548D, and Pune-Shirur section of NH-753F will be developed by MSIDC. The DPR for New Mumbai -Bangalore expressway has been planned to connect the two cities, reducing the travel time, he further added.