India, Nov. 26 -- Daily commuters in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area are struggling with severely damaged roads caused by ongoing construction work of Pune Metro line 3. While the MIDC has asked the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to restore the stretch fully, the contractor for the line has indicated that it plans to carry out the work in patches, raising concerns among residents.

In 2019, MIDC handed over the seven km Hinjewadi phase 3-Shivaji Chowk Road for Metro line 3 construction. The 100 feet arterial road has since deteriorated severely, with heavy monsoon waterlogging adding to commuter woes. Following repeated complaints, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar directed the authori...