Maharashtra government has approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,000 crore in Pune which will include construction of a flood protection wall, flyover, underpass, widening of Katraj-Kondhwa road and development of grade separators.
The work will commence this year and the state government has committed to provide the expenses through its share of 40 percent over the next three years.
The city saw the inauguration of Dharamveer Sambhaji Maharaj bridge in Yerawada and laying of foundation stones for widening of the Old Mumbai-Pune highway, development of BRTS route, water supply scheme for Bavdhan and construction of a building of the civic-run Atal Bihari Vajpayee medical college.
The construction of a ring road around the city is a major project and Rs 10,000 crore fund has already been earmarked.