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Pune Metro Speeds Up PCMC-Nigdi Extension Work
29 Aug
Summary
- Track laying and electrical work initiated on the PCMC-Nigdi Metro extension.
- Approximately 75% of the viaduct for the 4.4 km stretch is complete.
- Project completion of bulk construction is aimed for next year.
The PCMC-Nigdi Metro extension in Pune is rapidly progressing, with Maha Metro commencing track-laying and electrical work last month. This 4.4 km segment, an extension of the Swargate-PCMC line, has seen its viaduct reach approximately 75% completion. Officials are prioritizing the stations—Chinchwad, Akurdi, Nigdi, and Bhakti Shakti Chowk—with an aim to finish the bulk of construction by next year.
Track laying has begun from Akurdi towards Nigdi on sections where the viaduct is ready, a strategy designed to accelerate the project. While the project faces no major land acquisition hurdles, commuters are urging for completion by March 2027. Motorists have also raised concerns about road conditions near construction zones, prompting Metro officials to coordinate with PCMC for necessary repairs.
