To save 4-5 minutes, a proposed road threatens Vital Vetal Tekdi
TNN / Jun 05, 2026, 01:36 (IST)
Pune Municipal Corporation's proposed Balbharati–Paud Phata elevated road faces strong opposition over environmental concerns, despite claims of reducing travel time. Independent tests by TOI reporters found existing routes take under 10 minutes, questioning the necessity of the project. Residents and environmentalists are demanding a fresh environmental assessment, citing irreversible damage to Vetal Tekdi's ecosystem.