PCMC Orders Safety Overhaul for Rakshak Chowk Flyover After Gradient Audit
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is implementing a series of urgent precautionary measures for the nearly completed Rakshak Chowk flyover near Pimple Nilakh following a structural safety audit that flagged concerns over its steep gradient. Although the audit, vetted by experts from COEP Technological University, confirmed that the slope technically falls within the limits prescribed by the Indian Road Congress (IRC), the civic body is taking no chances. The scrutiny intensified after local representatives warned that the sharp incline could mirror the accident-prone Madhukar Pavale flyover in Nigdi, leading to a potential "accident trap" on the vital Aundh-BRTS road.
With the ₹22-crore project now 95% complete, the PCMC is focusing on a rigorous safety protocol rather than a major design overhaul. The administration is proposing a strict 30kmph speed limit, the installation of additional rumble strips, and enhanced warning signage for motorists. Officials are also reportedly considering a controversial move to restrict two-wheelers from the structure to prevent skidding. While the flyover is expected to significantly ease congestion for commuters traveling between Aundh, Ravet, and the Mumbai Highway, authorities have been warned of strict legal accountability, including potential charges of culpable homicide, should any design-related mishaps occur once the stretch is opened to the public.
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