In a joint effort by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the anti-encroachment department, road department, and construction department, a significant operation was carried out to clear encroachments along the Pune-Solapur highway.
Overview: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) recently launched a massive anti-encroachment drive to free the Pune-Solapur highway from unauthorized structures and obstructions. This concerted effort aimed to reclaim public space and ensure the smooth flow of traffic on this vital transportation route.
Action Highlights:
- The operation spanned from Bhairobanala to Shewalwadi, covering a substantial stretch of the Pune-Solapur highway.
- PMC mobilized around two hundred employees and officers to execute this operation effectively.
- The action took place from early morning until evening, involving the dedicated efforts of four specialized teams.
- Various structures, including sheds and signboards, which were encroaching upon the highway’s space, were systematically removed with the assistance of heavy machinery, including JCBs.