PMRDA clears 40 encroachments in Chakan on Pune-Nashik Highway, aiming to ease the region’s worst traffic bottleneck – PuneriPages.in
By Prashant for PuneriPages.in
If you’ve ever taken the Pune-Nashik highway through Chakan, you already know the struggle. Hours wasted in endless jams, trucks lined up bumper-to-bumper, and absolutely no space to breathe. Well, there’s finally some action on that front.
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) just carried out a big anti-encroachment drive in Chakan MIDC, and nearly 40 illegal structures were brought down. Officials say this could ease one of the most notorious choke points on this highway.
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Why This Was Needed
Chakan is not just another industrial hub — it’s the beating heart of Pune’s economy, packed with factories and thousands of daily commuters. But over the years, the highway cutting through this belt has earned a bad reputation.
The reason is simple: encroachments everywhere. From roadside food stalls and paan shops to garages and makeshift sheds, these structures slowly ate into the highway space. Add haphazard parking and heavy trucks, and you get the daily nightmare we’ve all seen — traffic crawling at a snail’s pace, especially during rush hours.
What Exactly Happened in the Drive
This wasn’t a random crackdown. PMRDA’s Anti-Encroachment Department, along with local police, coordinated the entire operation this week. The team went through Kuruli, Nighoje, and Moi villages, pulling down unauthorized shops, sheds, and other commercial structures that were standing on government land.
Police were on-site to make sure the demolition went smoothly, and thankfully, there were no disruptions.
Who’s Behind It
For those unfamiliar, PMRDA is the civic body that looks after development across the Pune Metropolitan Region. And this time, they’ve made it clear they’re serious about fixing Chakan’s long-standing traffic mess. Senior officials personally oversaw the drive, ensuring it wasn’t just a symbolic move but a proper effort to reclaim road space meant for the public.
What This Means for Commuters
The aim is pretty straightforward:
- Clear the highway for smoother traffic flow
- Save precious commuting time for thousands of people
- Reduce the chaos that’s been plaguing this stretch for years
PMRDA has also hinted that this isn’t the end. More such steps are likely as they try to balance Chakan’s fast industrial growth with better infrastructure.
Wrapping It Up
For anyone who takes this route daily, this news brings a bit of hope. The removal of 40 encroachments may not magically solve Chakan’s traffic overnight, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction.
Now, it’s up to the authorities to keep up the momentum — and for commuters to see whether this actually makes their daily grind a little smoother.
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