IT employees flag rising two-wheeler accidents caused by pathetic road conditions at Bhumkar Chowk
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Pune: A large number of IT employees working in Hinjewadi have complained about repeated accidents involving two-wheeler riders at Bhumkar Chowk in Wakad due to poor road conditions.
According to the Forum for IT Employees (FITE) Maharashtra, the junction, which connects Pimpri Chinchwad with Hinjewadi IT Park, experiences heavy daily traffic and a high number of mishaps in recent times.
While driving his two-wheeler to office last week on this route, IT employee Rhitom T said he struggled to control the bike. "Thankfully, I was driving at less than 20 kmph, so I did not fall. But the condition of the road is so pathetic that I could barely retain my balance.
Since then, I have decided not to take my bike to work till the road is repaired," he said.
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Unni Balachandran, another IT employee, said the poor road condition also contributes to regular traffic jams. "I travel in a car. But I know the chowk is a nightmare for two-wheeler riders. Already, the roads are too narrow for the traffic they carry. Now, even the surface is destroyed. Authorities must act," he said.
Pavanjit Mane, president of FITE, told TOI, "I have received multiple complaints from IT employees about the condition of the road.
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When I went to check it myself two days ago, a two-wheeler shockingly skidded right in front of us. The rider and his mother both fell and suffered injuries, after which they were taken to a nearby hospital for first aid. The road surface has eroded and is uneven, with loose gravel and potholes everywhere.
Add rain to this mixture and the result is disastrous."
Mane added, "FITE is urging all employees to be extremely cautious while using the stretch.
We also request authorities to immediately inspect the condition of roads at Bhumkar Chowk and take urgent steps to make them safe for daily commuters. This is not just an inconvenience. It's turning into a serious safety hazard."
When contacted by TOI, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) city engineer Makarand Nikam said he was busy with a training session and could not comment. PCMC joint city engineer Bapu Gaikwad did not respond to calls or messages till the time of going to print.
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