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Pune Tunnel Plan Faces Political Pushback | India News
Pune’s ambitious 1.7-kilometer road tunnel through Vetal Tekdi, designed to ease traffic between Kothrud, Janwadi, and Panchvati, is moving forward despite political pushback. The PMC plans to hire a consultant to assess feasibility, conduct environmental studies, and secure clearances—but the NCP is raising objections. They argue that upcoming transit projects will reduce congestion enough to make parts of this tunnel redundant, especially the Kothrud-Pashan and Janwadi-Panchvati sections. Additionally, they warn that tunnel entrances in densely populated areas like Janwadi could displace…
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