Reopen Ramwadi underpass: Locals
They said route was shut for
Pune Metro work but all labourers fled due to pandemic; say unnecessary detours can be avoided
For the last 10 days, the
Ramwadi underpass on Nagar Road, which connects Kalyani Nagar and
Viman Nagar and also serves as an alternative route to reach
Pune airport, has been shut and this closure is likely to go on for at least six more months, authorities have declared, thanks to Pune Metro work slated by
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (
MahaMetro) at the spot.
However, it turns out that there is absolutely no sign of work on site at the moment because most of the workers have fled to their native place in view of the strict COVID-19 restrictions being imposed by the state government and
2,000 Metro workers exit, delays expected
2,000 Metro workers exit, delays expected
BySupriya DedgaonkarSupriya Dedgaonkar / Updated: Apr 17, 2021, 06:00 IST
Labourers left despite assurances of vaccine, meals:
MahaMetro officials
With the announcement of a COVID-19 lockdown in the state just days ago, the city is once again witnessing a not-so-surprising migrant exodus. Thousands have already made their way out and amongst them are at least 2,000
Pune Metro workers. Now,
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro) fears that it might end up missing deadlines of the prolonged project yet again.
These thousands have fled the city despite assurances from officials that they would get vaccinated and regular meals, and their dues would be cleared on time. However, the fear of infection drove them away, putting the authorities in a tough spot.
Nagpur Zero Mile gears up for a facelift
April 07, 2021
Maharashtra government to develop the area around the Zero Mile marker in Nagpur
The Maharashtra government has decided to develop the area around the Zero Mile marker in Nagpur city as a tourist and commercial hub said Abhijeet Vanjari, Member of Maharashtra Legislative Council, Nagpur city
For uplifting the area and adding more space around the marker, the State government and city’s municipal authorities are considering closing a road which is heading to the marker and re-routing the vehicular traffic.
Zero Mile marker
The Zero Mile marker is a milestone from, which distances to various destinations across the country are measured. It was identified in the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, which was undertaken by the East India Company and the British colonial administration. It was installed in the early 20th century.
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