India, June 24 -- PUNE To resolve the persistent traffic congestion in the central parts of the city a new four-lane underground corridor project has been proposed. The proposal includes two routes-Shaniwarwada (Kakasaheb Gadgil statue) to Swargate, and Sarasbaug to Shaniwarwada.

During his visit to Pune on Monday, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari visited the Kakasaheb Gadgil statue and the main entrance of Shaniwarwada. Here Kasba constituency MLA Hemant Rasane submitted a proposal about the project to Gadkari, requesting central funding. Maharashtra higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil was also present during the event.

The estimated cost of the entire project is around Rs.550 crore. ...