सिंहगड रस्त्यावरील नव्या काँक्रीट रस्त्यावर PMPML बस अडथळ्यात; वाहतूक विस्कळीत
Sinhagad Road in Pune faced significant traffic disruption on Thursday morning when two PMPML buses got stuck on a newly concreted section of the road. This incident caused severe congestion, forcing authorities to divert traffic through alternative routes, leading to slower movement in the surrounding areas.
Incident Details
Around 8 AM, two PMPML buses became immobilized on a recently concreted portion of Sinhagad Road. The new road section was not fully set and suspected to have caused the buses to get stuck. This blockage severely slowed all vehicular movement on the main road and generated a high level of traffic stress.
Involved Authorities and Response
- PMPML officially acknowledged the incident.
- Pune Municipal Corporation’s Road Development Department recently completed the road improvement and concreting work in this area.
- Local traffic police promptly managed the situation by regulating vehicle routes to control traffic flow.
Key Facts
- PMPML operates approximately 500-600 bus services daily in Pune.
- The affected concreted stretch on Sinhagad Road is about 2 km long.
- There was roughly a one-hour traffic jam at the incident site.
Immediate Impact and Reactions
Local residents expressed frustration urging more effective traffic management. Opposition parties criticized the municipal corporation and PMPML for shortcomings in traffic handling. PMPML issued an apology for the inconvenience caused and assured that efforts are underway to resolve the problem swiftly.
Next Steps
- Pune Municipal Corporation has instructed the Road Development Department to review and improve the new concrete road connection.
- PMPML will provide training to bus drivers on navigating new routes.
- Experts will inspect the area within two days and initiate procedures to ensure smooth traffic flow.
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