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Pune Residents Demand Permanent Traffic Solution After Roundabout Removal
31 Oct
Summary
- Temporary roundabout of bollards removed 2 months ago
- Residents still waiting for permanent fix to traffic issues
- Police requested 18-meter roundabout, but PMC says plan not finalized
In October 2025, two months after a temporary roundabout of bollards was removed at Raheja Vista chowk on NIBM Annexe Road in Pune, the local residents are still waiting for a permanent fix to the area's ongoing traffic issues.
The temporary roundabout was initially created without any consultation with the traffic police, leading to a protest by citizens in August. Following this, the bollards were removed. After discussions with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), a smaller roundabout of bollards was then set up on a trial basis to determine the proper size for all vehicles to pass through easily.
The Kondhwa traffic police inspector, Maruti Patil, stated that they had informed the PMC about the details, requesting a roundabout with an 18-meter diameter. However, the earlier plan was for a 24-meter roundabout, which has now been reduced in size.
