PCMC may build new road in Pimple Saudagar
Monday, 18 November 2013 11:25
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The Times of India 18.11.2013 PCMC may build new road in Pimple Saudagar
PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC) administration may construct an alternative road in Pimple Saudagar to link the area to Sangvi-Kiwale bus rapid transit (BRT) route.
The existing two-km road from Planet Millenium to Rakshak chowk passes through defence areas. It is often blocked by defence personnel causing inconvenience to over 10,000 local residents.
The road is the easiest route for residents of Pimple Saudagar to reach Aundh, Baner and other areas. If closed, residents have to take a longer route to access Sangvi-Kiwale road to reach these areas. About a year ago, when the road was closed, the civic officials had to seek the intervention of the divisional commissioner to solve the impasse.
Therefore, the civic administration has planned to construct an alternative road at the stretch as well as to widen the old road, from the municipal school till Rakshak chowk, to 20 metres. The civic body has tabled a proposal before the general body.
A civic official said the alternative road will be 18-metre wide and will pass from survey no 59 to 121, adjacent to the defence land. The PCMC has possession of more than 70% of the land needed for the project. The estimated cost is Rs 8.70 crore, whereas the civic body needs Rs 1.50 crore to widen the old road.
Shirish Poreddy, spokesperson for the engineering department, said, "The department will prepare a detailed project report after approval from the GB for both projects. Bids from private contractors will be invited."
The project report will indicate how much land is needed form private land owners and the defence authorities. "Both roads will have four lanes and footpaths," he added.
Local NCP corporator Nana Kate said, "Earlier, there was a road from Pimple Saudgar till the post office located ahead of Rakshak Chowk along Sangvi-Kiwale road. But, the defence authorities closed the road 25 years ago, after which the existing road was built. This road also passes through the defence land."
Kate said the development plan 14 years ago had proposed a road from Planet Millenium to Ginger society, further to Shivar chowk and ending at Jagtap Dairy on the Sangvi Kiwale road. But farmers had opposed land acquisition and the road could not be developed.
"These farmers had later sold their land to some builders, who are now willing to give it for the proposed road. However, this road cannot be a good alternative to the existing Panet Millenium-Rakshak chowk road as people will have to travel a longer distance," Kate added.
Anita Shinde, a local resident said, "The road from Planet Millenium to Rakshak chowk is too narrow and must be widened so that the vehicles can travel faster."
Rohit Mane, a local resident said, "The civic body has acquired land from the defence authorities for widening the Pune-Mumbai highway. Similarly it should acquire the land for widening this road that passes through defence land. The defence authorities should give the requisite land for road widening in public interest."
CM sanctions 18 crore for repair of city roads
Monday, 18 November 2013 11:21
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The Times of India 18.11.2013 CM sanctions 18 crore for repair of city roads
LUCKNOW: Ignorance of the government and callous attitude of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation has left roads of some localities in dire need of makeover. Residents have to struggle daily to commute on roads full of deep furrows and boulders. Lack of maintenance has led to deep erosion of upper layers of roads making them dangerous for riders, and in some cases, even fatal.
A senior resident of Rajajipuram sector-B fell off a bike and died instantly after hitting a boulder. Residents of the colony say the road has been ignored for the last 10 years even after repeated complaints. Anurag Bajpayee, a resident, said, "The road is dangerous as it breaks the suspension of cars if driving in speed. The locals are habitual but outsiders face a major risk." Locals complained, school children fell off rickshaws because of bad roads. Sudhir Tripathi, general secretary of an NGO working in this area, said, "A rickshaw turned upside down on this road injuring three women. When we complained, LMC said it had no funds for repair."
In other areas like Shankarpurwa ward-II of Vikasnagar, a road next to a government school is completely damaged and has huge pits. Even roadside vendors complain, "Bikes skid here because of large stones."
The Jal Nigam road near Cattle Colony, Balaganj which has often been pitted is accident-prone because of long pending repair work. Roads of other localities like Aliganj, Indiranagar, Mahanagar, Khurramnagar and Gomtinagar are also in want of repair urgently.
LMC repairs roads with money from 'Samagra Vikas Yojna', but has not received funds this year and wrote to the urban development department to provide money on priority basis. Municipal commissioner R K Singh said CM Akhilesh Yadav has allocated Rs 18 crore for uplift of certain roads in Lucknow under the new Nagariya Sadak Sudhar Yojna launched by ministry of urban development, GoUP from this year onwards to fund construction of roads across UP. Roads in worst condition would be taken up for repair first.
Officials claim they are likely to begin groundwork by mid-December.
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November-end new 'deadline' for filling potholes
Saturday, 16 November 2013 07:12
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The New Indian Express 16.11.2013
November-end new 'deadline' for filling potholes
It appears the filling of potholes dotting Bangalore’s roads by the
Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has become a drawn-out saga.
On Friday, the deadline was again extended with District In-charge
Minister R Ramalinga Reddy promising potholes in the city would be
filled by this month-end. Reddy was speaking after laying the foundation stone for various works at Herohalli ward in Rajarajeshwarinagar. Noting
that BBMP had already started filling of potholes on many major roads,
Reddy said all the potholes would be repaired in the next two weeks.
Moreover, he assured of releasing special grants to begin filling of
potholes on sub-arterial roads on a priority basis. A BBMP press
release issued at the function said `16 crore had been sanctioned to
take up various development works including construction of toilets, bus
shelters, community halls and other projects. Mayor B S Sathyanarayana, Palike ward committee works chairman A H Basavaraju and other officials were also present at the function.
Rs. 60 cr. for road works in Hubli-Dharwad
Saturday, 16 November 2013 06:48
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The Hindu 16.11.2013 Rs. 60 cr. for road works in Hubli-DharwadStaff Correspondent Minister for Information and Infrastructure Santosh Lad
has said that 22 km of roads in the city will be developed under the
Nagarothana project. Speaking at a review meeting here on Friday, Mr.
Lad said the government had sanctioned Rs. 60 crore for the purpose. High traffic density Roads with high traffic density would be given priority. The grant had been distributed among three civil zones. Inspection Mr.
Lad said he would conduct a macro-level inspection in Hubli on Saturday
and in Dharwad on Sunday to identify roads which need to be developed. Deputy Commissioner Sameer Shukla and senior officials were present.
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