Pune to Get High Capacity Rapid Transit by 2028, CM Announces
The Maharashtra government has announced plans to complete the High Capacity Mass Rapid Transit (HCMTR) project in Pune by 2028, alongside other major infrastructure initiatives to ease traffic congestion in the city and its suburbs. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement during a meeting of a high-powered committee constituted for planning, financial management, implementation and monitoring of major urban transport projects in Pune.
The meeting, held in Mumbai on Monday, focused on three key projects: the HCMTR, the Pune Internal Ring Road, and a tunnel network. The government also decided to acquire land for the Pune Internal Ring Road through cash compensation to landowners. The three projects are expected to significantly reduce travel times and improve connectivity within the city.
The HCMTR, a bus rapid transit system on dedicated corridors, has been in the planning stages for several years. The new deadline of 2028 signals a renewed push to complete the project. The Pune Internal Ring Road, once built, will provide a seamless link between various parts of the city, while the tunnel network aims to decongest key junctions.
Officials said the high-powered committee will review progress regularly to ensure timely implementation. The state government has allocated funds for land acquisition and construction, with detailed project reports expected to be finalized soon.
