Pune’s Metro Line 3 (Pink Line), connecting Hinjewadi with Shivajinagar, was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Nov 3
Maha Metro officials said that if the DPR, road-widening measures and statutory approvals proceed as scheduled, the project could be targeted for completion by 2030-31. “Over 3.5 lakh people live in Mohammadwadi, Undri and NIBM Annex in around 90,000 homes. Another 5,500 homes are under construction. There are 18 schools in the vicinity.
Maha Metro has asked PMC and the Pune Cantonment Board to ensure adequate road width before the DPR is finalised and sent for approvals from the civic bodies, the state government and the Centre, said Gadgil. Sunil Koloti, a member of the Mohammadwadi-Undri Residents Welfare Development Foundation (MURWDF), said the foundation has submitted a proposal with Metro alignment options to the Pune Metro team, seeking an extension to Undri, Mohammadwadi and NIBM Annex. Still, they have no reliable public transport link to major employment hubs such as Hinjewadi, Kharadi and Magarpatta,” said Koloti. PMPML services remain inadequate, forcing most families to rely on private vehicles, worsening congestion and pollution,” said Koloti. We urge authorities to retain our proposal in the DPR, extend the line to Undri Chowk, Mohammadwadi and NIBM Annex, and prioritise its implementation,” Koloti said.
Road widening along the proposed elevated corridor remains a key prerequisite for the project. “One stalled truck or a water tanker can block an entire stretch in and around NIBM, Handewadi and Undri Chowk. “A Metro line will offer a faster, more reliable and affordable commute while reducing congestion and pollution.
“The civic body is likely to submit the pending information next week,” said Gadgil.