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Traffic congestion, infra issues on Pune's Nagar Road prompt MLA to demand action from PMC, police
Pune: Residents of Nagar Road have cited rising distress due to unabated traffic congestion, poor road conditions, inadequate infrastructure, and unsafe pedestrian pathways.
To address these issues urgently, Wadgaonsheri constituency MLA Bapu Pathare has submitted a memorandum to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), traffic police department and other administrators for urgent action.
Recently, a signal-free plan was implemented in areas including Yerawada, Shastrinagar, Kalyaninagar, Ramwadi, Vimannagar, Tata Garden, Kharadi Bypass, Janak Baba Dargah, Yuvan IT Park, and Kharadi Check Post.
Although the speed and flow of traffic has increased in the aftermath, many safety measures are still pending. Against this backdrop, the MLA proposed several measures in his missive.
Some of the key measures suggested to the authorities include repositioning the disrupted divider after BRTS corridor removal in the area to the centre of the stretch. Further, citizens are demanding installation of zebra crossings, footpaths, pedestrian signals and reflective boards at the start of medians, besides directional and road guide signboards to major areas.
Another demand is smart signal systems for traffic control.
Additionally, in another memorandum, Pathare has also highlighted the extremely poor condition of the underpasses in Vimannagar and Chandannagar. He has demanded their urgent repair to make them safe for public use. According to him, these underpasses lack adequate lighting and cleanliness, making them feel unsafe for women, students and elderly citizens who regularly use these amenities.
Speaking about the overall demands, Pathare told TOI, "The traffic system in Wadgaonsheri constituency needs streamlining. It is essential to have not only smooth traffic flow but also safe transportation. I am confident that the administration will consider my demands."
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