- The Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) plans to enhance the safety and aesthetics of 15 major city roads have hit a roadblock following the transfer of Additional Commissioner Vikas Dhakane.
- Dhakane’s proactive approach had led to notable improvements in traffic flow and road safety, but his sudden departure has stalled these efforts.
- Civic activist Sudhir Kulkarni expressed frustration over the delay in road improvement projects, stating that Dhakane’s initiatives were making a real difference.
- The 15 roads targeted for improvement include Ahmednagar Road, Solapur Road, and Pune Airport Road, among others.
- Work on the road improvement projects began in November 2023, with the removal of roadside encroachments being the first step.
- Sahebrao Dandge, Superintendent Engineer of the PMC Road Department, mentioned that the model road project is ongoing and requires a joint effort from various departments.
- Despite efforts to improve road infrastructure, many areas in Pune still suffer from potholes, encroached footpaths, and chaotic traffic.
- The PMC aims to add sidewalks, road dividers, and pedestrian crossings to improve road safety, but the current delay has cast uncertainty on achieving these goals.
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