Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Gadkari Pledges Support For Pune Tunnel Project
The government is planning to build a new underground road (a tunnel) in Pune to help with traffic.
Nitin Gadkari, a minister, visited the planned starting point to check the project.
He promised that the government would help to make the tunnel happen.
This project is meant to make it easier to get around the city and is being supported by both the state and central governments.
A detailed plan for the tunnel is being finished soon.
Nitin Gadkari reviewed the proposed Shaniwar Wada-Swargate tunnel project in Pune.
The Union Minister assured full Central Government support for the project.
The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in Pune's central areas.
The project is being supported by both state and central governments.
The final project report is expected within fifteen days.
- Who
- Nitin Gadkari, Hemant Rasane, Chandrakant Patil, Devendra Fadnavis
- What
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed the proposed Shaniwar Wada-Swargate tunnel project.
- When
- On Monday.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To assess and support a tunnel project to alleviate traffic congestion and preserve heritage sites.
- Event
- Project review and assurance of support
- Location
- Pune, India
- Key Figure
- Nitin Gadkari
- Project
- Shaniwar Wada-Swargate Tunnel
- Purpose
- Reduce traffic congestion and protect environment and heritage
- Support
- Central and State Government
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