India, March 29 -- The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has invited proposals for appointing a consultancy agency to conduct feasibility study for the Yerawada-Katraj twin tunnel project.

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a PMRDA meeting at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai on February 12 and okayed the project in-principle.

According to the CM, the tunnel will ensure seamless travel between Yerawada and Katraj, one of the city's most congested stretches.

The 14.5-km stretch between Yerawada and Katraj sees heavy traffic throughout the day. The planned project is expected to significantly reduce travel time and ease congestion on arterial roads.

On March 28, PMRDA published tender inviting appointment of cons...