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Commuters Trapped in Hours-Long Traffic Snarls in Pune's Baner-Balewadi Area
25 Jul
Summary
- Commuters stuck for up to an hour to cover just 500m
- Narrow roads, potholes, and poor infrastructure exacerbate traffic issues
- Residents call for urgent completion of missing link projects to ease congestion
Last Friday morning, commuters in Pune's Baner-Balewadi area faced a frustrating ordeal as they were trapped in traffic snarls that lasted for hours between 9 am and noon. Gridlocked vehicles extended in all directions, completely blocking both highways and service roads.
IT professionals and residents reported being stuck for up to an hour to cover just 500 meters or less. The traffic jam on the main Baner Road also spilled onto connecting routes, with one commuter taking 45 minutes to travel just 4 kilometers. Residents pointed to several factors exacerbating the issue, including narrow roads, potholes, and poor infrastructure.
Locals have been raising these concerns with authorities, urging them to address the chronic congestion problems. They have called for the urgent completion of missing link projects, which they believe could decrease the load on the Radha Chowk area by 20%. Residents also highlighted the need for a one-way system, a rotary traffic system, and better maintenance of roads to improve the situation.
