Pune: More than 30 stations are proposed on four new Metro routes covering various city areas, with PMC and Maha Metro initiating discussions on their exact locations, design, alignments, entry-exit points and space required.A joint meeting was held at the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) building on Tuesday, wherein the civic administration put forth basic requirements of adequate space to be set aside for vehicular flow while constructing any station and its entry-exit points.Work on four key Metro routes is slated to begin in phases. Groundwork has already begun on the Swargate-Katraj underground route and Vanaz-Chandni Chowk link. Work on the Ramwadi-Wagholi and Khadakwasla-Swargate-Kharadi lines is expected to start after a few months.Civic sources pointed out that the entry-exit points of two Metro stations were changed in Phase-I routes after local residents raised objections. Now, the authorities want to avoid any confusions or haphazard planning during the next phases of Metro projects in the city.A civic official said, “We explained to Metro officials that while initiating works, it is essential to provide adequate space for vehicles and pedestrians. All new lines will go through busy areas with a significant population of commuters and walkers. The administration has suggested that Metro officials provide exact markings of stations and spaces they want to utilise.”Meanwhile, Maha Metro officials said they are coordinating with PMC and the city traffic police while taking up works. “We have sought road plans as many routes are expected to widen in the near future. PMC has also proposed flyovers, underpasses or other utilities on some stretches. We have appealed to the civic body to provide us with maximum details of these to help in planning and execution of our works.”Corporators from the Hadapsar and Sinhagad Road areas, where new lines are proposed, also said elected representatives should be taken into confidence while finalising the exact locations of the stations.
