Pune Metros Phase Two Groundbreaking Set for November 3, PM Modi to Inaugurate Line 3

Pune, November 2 (Daily Kiran) : Pune is gearing up for a significant day on November 3, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Line 3 of the Pune Metro and officiate the groundbreaking ceremony for the project’s second phase. Both events will take place at the Balewadi Sports Complex.

Shravan Hardikar, the head of Pune Metro, extended an invitation to all citizens to attend these important ceremonies. Alongside Prime Minister Modi, notable figures including the Governor of Maharashtra, the Chief Minister, and the Deputy Chief Minister are expected to be in attendance.

These events mark crucial steps in expanding Pune’s metro network. Hardikar detailed that the second phase will include extensions of Line 2 to the east and west. The western extension will stretch from Vanaz to Chandani Chowk, while the eastern extension will run from Ramwadi through Wagholi to Bithalwadi.

The total length of these extensions will be approximately 12 kilometers, adding 13 new stations to the network. This expansion aims to connect more areas of the city to the metro system. Additionally, the groundbreaking for Line 4 will also take place as part of the second phase.

Hardikar noted that the entire Line 4 will span about 29 kilometers and feature 27 proposed stations. He emphasized that both the Line 2 extension and the construction of Line 4 will play vital roles in enhancing Pune’s metro infrastructure. The total cost for these projects is estimated at around ₹13,500 crores.

He expressed excitement about the Prime Minister officiating the groundbreaking, highlighting its significance for the city’s development. Hardikar urged all citizens to participate in the inauguration and groundbreaking ceremonies at the Balewadi Sports Complex on November 3.