NCP (SP) MLA bats for smooth traffic on Nagar & Alandi roads
In the question hour session, the MLA raised the issue of traffic snarls, particularly on Nagar Road, during peak hours. "The area is close to the airport. Commuters face daily hardships because of traffic congestion, which worsens because of diversions whenever there is VIP movement. There is urgent need for the state govt to intervene and resolve the issue," he said.
In Aug 2024, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) had sanctioned Rs97 crore to construct an underpass and flyover on Nagar Road.
Pathare said, "There has been no progress on ground. I urge the govt to direct PMC to expedite the process."
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Speaking about the traffic congestion on Alandi Road, which falls in his Wadgaon Sheri constituency, the MLA demanded removal of the BRTS corridor. He cited the example of Nagar Road, where the BRTS lane was removed to provide more space for smooth vehicle movement.
"The BRTS project in Pune is defunct and the civic administration has cleared all corridors, except the one on Alandi Road. There is no point keeping it. The state govt should instruct PMC to clear the road like they dismantled the BRTS lanes on Nagar Road," Pathare said in the assembly.
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