Pune Metro: Hadapsar-Loni Kalbhor, Saswad Road Routes Cleared

• Pune Metro Phase-2 sub-routes, Hadapsar-Loni Kalbhor and Hadapsar Bus Depot-Saswad Road, received government approval.
• The two new sub-lines total 16 kilometers with 14 elevated stations, costing Rs 5,704 crore.
• The Hadapsar to Loni Kalbhor route is 11.102 km with 10 stations, costing Rs 4,152 crore.
• The Hadapsar Bus Depot to Saswad Road route is 5.557 km with 4 stations, costing Rs 1,552 crore.
• The project aims for completion by December 2029, reducing traffic and providing eco-friendly travel.

Why It Matters: New Pune Metro lines will significantly improve city connectivity and ease traffic congestion.