1. Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar conducted a surprise inspection of the Wagheshwar Chowk to Kesnand Junction stretch in Wagholi on Tuesday, where he expressed deep concerns about traffic mismanagement and rule violations.
  2. During the inspection, Kumar observed reckless driving, illegal roadside encroachments, construction debris on dividers, and a lack of traffic discipline, particularly on the Kharadi Bypass-Wagholi corridor.
  3. Kumar announced a joint enforcement drive with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and other agencies to address issues such as wrong-side driving, triple-seat riding, overloading in autorickshaws, and illegal vendors occupying road space.
  4. The deadline for visible improvements in Wagholi’s traffic situation is set for February 10, as confirmed by Commissioner Kumar during a meeting with local residents, crusher associations, and private bus operators.
  5. Local residents raised concerns about the need for infrastructure upgrades and better enforcement of traffic rules, which were acknowledged by MLA Dnyaneshwar Katke.
  6. Additional Commissioner of Police (East Region) Manoj Patil highlighted the high volume of traffic in the area, with nearly two lakh vehicles crossing Wagholi junction daily, exceeding the road’s capacity.
  7. Commissioner Kumar instructed the RTO to crack down on private buses halting at undesignated spots and ordered MSEDCL to remove obstructive electric poles immediately to improve traffic flow.
  8. Authorities are committed to implementing immediate enforcement measures and long-term solutions to address the traffic issues in Wagholi, with residents eagerly awaiting tangible improvements by the February 10 deadline.

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