The trouble for Sinhagad Road residents is not ending. Even after the opening of the much-anticipated stretch of the Sinhagad Road flyover, traffic on the road is not easing.
Last Monday, the road saw a severe gridlock stretching 6 km, wasting at least 3 hours of every commuter's morning.
After much protest by the residents and threats to start using the flyover if the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) failed to open it, the flyover was inaugurated on May 1 by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
On the very second day after its opening, the Sinhagad Road flyover witnessed traffic snarls. This led to a huge uproar on social media, prompting Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil to visit the site on Saturday. He listed a few bottlenecks on the road that need to be addressed to reduce traffic jams.
Why Sinhagad Road Is Still Choking With Traffic
Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil visited Sinhagad Road on Saturday to inspect ongoing traffic issues despite the new flyover opening.
Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) leader Mahesh Pokale and party officials were present during the visit.
Patil recommended increasing signal timing at the road going to Dhayari junction at Vir Barji Pasalkar Chowk and removing roadside encroachments near Wadgaon Bridge.
He also proposed shutting down illegal parking spots contributing to congestion.
Sinhagad Road traffic outpost under the bridge is blocking a lane
Four to five key bottlenecks were identified and reported to the municipal administration
Traffic police plan to increase personnel during peak hours and revise signal timings
Despite earlier joint meetings, PMC and police were accused of ignoring crucial suggestions
Locals blame negligence by both departments for the ongoing chaos
