India, March 7 -- dheeraj.bengrut@htlive.com

Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the ground-breaking ceremony for three major elevated corridors aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing pollution in Pune will be held within the next month.

Speaking at a press conference after reviewing several highway projects, Gadkari said tenders for elevated corridors connecting Kharadi-Shirur, Bhairobanala-Yavat, and Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur have been finalised, and construction will begin soon, providing relief to commuters in the rapidly growing city.

Gadkari said delays in these projects were largely due to a Union Cabinet policy that prevents construction from starting until more than 90% of land ...