Commuters Frustrated by Traffic Jams and Rough Roads on Dug Up Stretches
Motorists in Pune are facing bumpy rides and traffic congestion due to ongoing road excavation works for pre-monsoon preparations, such as laying water pipelines and stormwater drains, according to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials. However, members of the Sajag Nagrik Manch, a citizens' group, criticised the lack of coordination between the agencies responsible for digging and restoring roads, stating that the initiative of 'one road, one unit' has not been effectively implemented. This disorganisation has led to inefficiencies and a waste of public funds, as noted by Vivek Velankar of the citizens' group.
Despite PMC's efforts to set deadlines for completing road works ahead of the rainy season, there have been challenges in maintaining a consistent pace of progress. Civic activists expressed concerns about the administration's failure to ensure timely completion of works in previous years. While there has been a reduction in the number of applications for laying cables this year compared to previous years, PMC officials clarified that significant stretches of roads have been approved for excavation, funded by both civic resources and allocations from MLAs.
Similar News
Monsoon Deluge Exposes PMC Road Repair Failures
28 Sep 2023
Amnesty Scheme to Reduce Stamp Duty Deficit
02 Dec 2023
Historic Bhide Wada Set for Redevelopment by PMC
06 Dec 2023
PMC Approved Bus Bay on Nagar Road
12 Dec 2023
PMC Phased Approach to Repair 40 Aging Bridges
08 Jan 2024
Long Weekend से Pune-Satara Highway पर लगा लंबा!
27 Jan 2024
आखिर कब Open होगा Pune Airport का New Terminal?
06 Feb 2024
Pune Areas to Experience Water Shortage Tomorrow
07 Feb 2024
PMC demolishes 29 Hilltop Properties
09 Feb 2024
PMC under scrutiny for repeated budget inflation
03 Apr 2024
Pune Battle Against Rising Garbage-Related Fires
08 Apr 2024
IMD Warns Dry Conditions Challenge 125 Districts
19 Apr 2024
Residents Sweat Through Frequent Power Outages
28 Apr 2024
BSI to Open New Botanical Garden in Mundhwa
27 Aug 2024
