The six-lane work on Pune Satara National Highway was supposed to be completed by March 2013, but its been more than six years since then and the work is still pending
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As per the record, the Pune Satara Highway used to get Rs 90 crores annually. Every year, a five-percent increase was made in toll taxes. In March 2013, the six-lane work was supposed to be completed but its been more than six years since then and the work is still pending.
While speaking to mid-day, Sena's local leader Kuldeep Konde said, "The work is pending and the road is not so good to travel. Then on what bases they are taking money. As per the tender, the work was supposed to be completed by 2013 but it's been more than six years since the work is still not completed. There are potholes all over. If toll contracts are taken, then the road must be maintained by them."
He further added, "Due to a job, many people who cannot afford to stay in Pune, travel from the Pune-Satara National Highway and other connecting routes from Haveli, Bhor, and others. They are forced to pay toll taxes. They must be stopped from collecting toll taxes. At present, the population is about 8,000 and only 3,000 people have got free traveling pass."
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