PUNE: Ganesh mandal workers on Wednesday raised concerns regarding the height of the Lakdi Pul Metro viaduct hampering movement during the idols’ immersion.
Mayor Muralidhar Mohol said a joint meeting of elected representatives, mandal workers and MahaMetro officials will be held. “I have contacted Metro authorities with a suggestion not to proceed with the work till the discussion takes place. We will explore some possibilities,” said Mohol.
The work to launch the girders has been planned for this week and MahaMetro has mobilised machinery and equipment at the bridge.
Corporator Aba Bagul said the Ganesh processions have been going via Lakdi Pul for decades. “We have already demanded that the civic chief hold a joint meeting. The existing plan of the viaduct will obstruct the decorations and chariots. Advanced technology can be used for the stretch above Lakdi Pul. We do not want MahaMetro to continue the work till there is some decision,” Bagul said.
Bagul said that he along with mandal workers visited the site late on Tuesday and urged Metro workers not to continue the work. Hemant Sonawane, MahaMetro general manager (PR), said, “We have received memoranda from the Ganesh mandals. Discussions with some members of the mandals were also held. We are considering all possibilities.”
