Pune: Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is set to take on road projects worth ₹558.12 crore in the Chakan industrial area to ease traffic congestion, officials announced on Monday. The road construction projects will be a total of 40.74 km in length.

Recently, a protest was held by Chakan residents who were joined by Shirur MP Dr Amol Kolhe, former MP Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil, and MLA Babaji Kale. The protest was due to traffic congestion issues persisting in the area despite so many industries existing in the Chakan MIDC.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Pune Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar has made multiple early morning Sunday visits to this area. He had reviewed the traffic situation, listened to problems, and directed the PMRDA to expedite the planned projec

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