PUNE, 6 NOV, Pune City's Traffic Police have begun taking concrete steps to address the rising traffic pressure in the city. Identifying five of the most heavily congested areas, plans are now being implemented in collaboration with the Public Works Department (PWD) and other departments to streamline traffic flow. These identified hotspots include Mundhwa Chowk, Navale Bridge, Mumba Devi Chowk, ABC Farm Chowk, and Sancheti Bridge.

A recent survey conducted by the Traffic Police asked citizens to name the city's most traffic-congested areas. Interestingly, most Pune residents identified the same areas that the Traffic Police had marked, indicating that citizens are also deeply concerned about the rising traffic issue in these localities and are hoping for improvements.

Given the continuously increasing traffic pressure at Mundhwa Chowk, discussions have begun for the construction of a flyover. This flyover is intended to ensure smooth movement between Mundhwa, Koregaon Park, and Kharadi. To curb frequent congestion and accidents at Navale Bridge, work has started on junction improvement and traffic segregation. This will establish separate lanes for heavy and light vehicles, enhancing the traffic flow.

At Mumba Devi Chowk, divider realignment and road improvement work is underway, which will facilitate easier maneuvering at turns and reduce the possibility of accidents. Road widening and divider alignment work is also in progress at ABC Farm Chowk. This area connects Wanawadi and Hadapsar and experiences heavy traffic during peak hours. Meanwhile, work has commenced on a plan to remove the bottleneck and widen the bridge at Sancheti Bridge, which will make traffic moving towards Jangli Maharaj Road and Shivaji Nagar smoother.

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The Traffic Department stated that these steps will not be limited to identification alone, but solid improvements will be visible soon. Officials are conducting regular reviews to maintain the momentum of the work. Citizens have also been appealed to adhere to traffic rules and offer their cooperation. Through these efforts, it is expected that the congestion problem at these five major Pune traffic hotspots will significantly decrease in the coming months, providing relief to commuters.