Pune’s Wagholi area is currently witnessing significant inconvenience due to extensive pits dug up on the road connecting Dreams Sankalp CHS Road to SNBP school. This situation has resulted in disruptions for local residents and students, causing difficulties in commuting and safety concerns.
Residents of various societies in Wagholi are experiencing a rise in commuting time and inconvenience due to the sizable pits on the road. The situation is particularly concerning for students of SNBP school, who are finding it challenging to navigate the road safely.
Surya Rana, a resident of Neo City Phase 2, shared their frustration, stating, “We are facing a lot of inconvenience due to the huge pits dug up on the road. Our commuting time has increased. Earlier, it was a smooth patch, so there was no difficulty to travel from there.”
Neeraj Jha, another resident, explained how the situation has impacted his daughter’s journey to school, “Due to the big pits we avoid that route completely. Instead, we take the route from Ivy Estate road which increases the distance to 4 to 5 km.”
Residents are perplexed by the lack of communication from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) regarding the repair works and the timeline for resolving the issue. Many expressed concern for the safety of the students, as the pits are posing a risk to anyone attempting to cross them.
Manish Pipalwa, a resident of Neo City Phase 3, emphasized, “Using the old route it used to take 5 to 10 minutes to drop our kids to the school. However, due to the road being dug up & huge pits created, we have to go from Nagar road then enter Ivy Estate road which is not very good in condition & then we reach the SNBP school.”
While attempted to contact the relevant PMC Road Department official for information, no response was received as of the time of reporting.
Sanjeev Patil, Director of the Wagholi Housing Society Association, emphasized the need for transparency and timely communication from PMC officials. “The width of these pits is too big, creating the fear that someone who tries to cross the pits might fall inside. The PMC officials must provide appropriate information as to why these pits are dug up & when they will be covered,” Patil stated.
