Metro Girder Mishap Causes Seven-Hour Traffic Chaos in Pune
The city of Pune faced a seven-hour traffic ordeal on Saturday when a trailer transporting a Metro girder overturned on Aundh Road near Raj Bhawan around 5:30 am. The incident caused major disruptions on key roads such as Ganeshkhind Road, Senapati Bapat Road, internal roads of Model Colony, COEP Chowk, JM Road, and FC Road. The efforts to clear the girder and restore normal traffic flow took until 2 pm, with cranes deployed by police and Metro officials for the task.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) reported that the trailer driver attempting a U-turn in front of Raj Bhawan caused the accident, resulting in the girder blocking vehicular movement towards University junction and Aundh. Traffic diversions were implemented, allowing only two-wheelers on Aundh Road until the girder was successfully moved. The congestion and disruptions had a ripple effect, causing snail-paced traffic towards Baner and Aundh, leading to jams on Senapati Bapat Road, JM Road, and FC Road.
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
