Archive · 19 May 2025
Pune's Yerawada-Katraj Tunnel Project: Pre-feasibility Study Underway
Imagine a super-fast shortcut tunnel being planned to connect two busy parts of Pune.
The government is getting ready to see if this tunnel, called Yerawada-Katraj, is a good idea.
They're asking experts to study how the tunnel would affect the environment, the traffic, and even how much it might cost to use.
They'll check if the tunnel will be safe and figure out the best way to build it.
This is like planning a quick route for everyone to travel without getting stuck in traffic.
The project is expected to cost a lot of money.
Also, the government team working on this, PMRDA, has been praised for making things better for citizens, like online services, earning them a special award!
PMRDA is reviewing bids for a pre-feasibility report for the Yerawada-Katraj twin tunnel project.
The 20km tunnel aims to ease traffic between Pune's northern and southern regions.
The pre-feasibility study will cover traffic, environmental impact, and land acquisition.
The project, estimated at Rs 400 crore per km, received initial approval from CM Devendra Fadnavis.
PMRDA was recognized statewide for its citizen-centric initiatives, scoring third in CM's 100-Day Action Plan.
- Who
- Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and CM Devendra Fadnavis are involved.
- What
- PMRDA is working on a pre-feasibility report for the Yerawada-Katraj twin tunnel project.
- When
- The preliminary approval was about three months ago; PMRDA secured the third position in the 100-Day Action Plan in May.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and improve administrative services.
- Tunnel Length
- 20 km
- Tunnel Route
- Yerawada-Katraj
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 400 crore/km
- Tunnel Design
- Twin tunnel
- Study Type
- Pre-feasibility report
- PMRDA's Rank in CM's 100-Day Action Plan
- Third
- Assessment Criteria
- Citizen-centric initiatives, tech innovations