PMRDA Inner Ring Road: First Phase of Land Acquisition to Conclude in 3-4 Months.

Pune district administration is set to complete land acquisition for the first phase of the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) inner ring road within the next three to four months, officials said on Saturday. The initial phase will cover a 4.7 km stretch from Solu to Vadgaon Shinde, as part of the state government's proposed 83.12-km-long inner ring road aimed at decongesting city roads.

The process, which was delayed last year due to the state assembly elections, has now gained momentum with joint measurements completed and valuation underway by the Pune district administration.

PMRDA has allocated ₹113 crore for land acquisition, of which around 30% has been deposited with the Collector’s office as part of the first phase compensation. "With the amount already deposited, land acquisition is expected to be completed within the next three to four months," an official stated.

The inner ring road, estimated to cost ₹14,200 crore, will allow vehicles to access highways without entering city traffic. The first phase requires acquiring 28 hectares of land across three villages—Solu (13.17 hectares), Nirgudi (9.32 hectares), and Wadgaon Shinde (5.71 hectares)—through direct purchase or compulsory acquisition.

Overall, 743.41 hectares of land will be acquired for the full project, spanning 44 villages in Khed, Haveli, Mulshi, and Maval talukas. The 65-metre-wide road will feature 17 bridges, 10 tunnels, and provisions for Metro tracks.

The first phase from Solu to Vadgaon Shinde is expected to significantly ease congestion on Nagar Road. The second phase will cover approximately 1,301 survey numbers across 44 villages, requiring the acquisition of around 720 hectares of land.

To expedite the process, authorities have employed drones for land surveys, ensuring faster implementation of the project.

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