- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Local residents raised concerns about the need for infrastructure upgrades and better enforcement of traffic rules, which were acknowledged by MLA Dnyaneshwar Katke.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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