India, Sept. 27 -- The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) will spend Rs.628 crore to widen an existing four-lane stretch into a six-lane, 50-km cement concrete road running parallel to the upcoming Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro Line 3, said officials.

A senior PMRDA engineering official said, "We will widen the remaining four-lane stretches to six lanes, requiring land acquisition. A consultant will be appointed for planning, surveys, design, reporting, and to oversee construction and post-construction work."

The project includes road construction, utility shifting, median development, beautification, and electrification between Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar.

The cost estimate includes land acquisition, if necessary, an...