Pune: The district administration has set Oct 30 deadline to complete joint land surveys for the 24-metre-wide high capacity mass transit route (HCMTR) and the 65-metre-wide inner ring road, as authorities seek to accelerate land acquisition for the two key infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city.District collector Jitendra Dudi set the deadline during a joint review meeting held at the collectorate on Thursday. The high-level meeting was attended by Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, PMRDA commissioner Abhijit Chaudhari, additional municipal commissioners Pavneet Kaur and Omprakash Divte, and additional commissioner of police (traffic) Manoj Patil, along with senior officials from the district administration, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), PMRDA, and police department.The meeting focused on completing land demarcation and joint measurements along both project alignments within the stipulated timeframe. “PMC was also asked to promptly submit supporting documents and technical reports required for approval of a proposal submitted to the state govt for transfer of land under its jurisdiction,” district administration officials said.During the session, Patil delivered a presentation detailing the two projects and their potential to significantly reduce traffic pressure on Pune’s internal roads. Both HCMTR and inner ring road are considered critical for improving vehicular movement as congestion increases across the city.Pune Grand TourThe meeting also reviewed preparations for Pune Grand Tour 2027, focusing on infrastructure, road network, and traffic management. Officials were informed that processes concerning land under the jurisdiction of the central govt’s defence and railway departments have received a positive response.The district administration, PMC, and PMRDA were directed to coordinate closely to complete the transfer of state govt land and acquisition of private land within the stipulated timelines. The meeting emphasised that timely, unified action by all agencies is critical to prevent delays on both vital road corridors.
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