10 Years, Zero Relief: Keshavnagar Residents Demand Urgent Infra Push From Pune Municipal Corporation 

Renuka Suryavanshi 

Pune, April 30, 2026: After nearly a decade of traffic congestion, stalled infrastructure projects, and inadequate urban planning, residents of Keshavnagar are pinning their hopes on newly elected representatives of the Pune Municipal Corporation to deliver long-awaited connectivity improvements.

Locals say the area has suffered from chronic bottlenecks and incomplete projects, affecting daily commuting and quality of life. With a new civic leadership in place, residents believe this is a critical opportunity to address pending issues and restore public confidence through visible progress.

Public Transport and Depot Upgrade in Focus

Residents have called for urgent upgrades to the PMPML depot, including improved infrastructure such as shelters, road surfaces, and passenger facilities. There is also a demand to introduce feeder bus services connecting Keshavnagar and Manjari to key transit points like Kalyaninagar, Ramwadi Metro stations, and Hadapsar Railway Station, with a frequency of 30 minutes from early morning to late night.

Traffic Management Measures Proposed

To ease congestion at major junctions, residents have suggested opening free left turns at key intersections, including Kharadi–Keshavnagar, Keshavnagar–Magarpatta, and Mundhwa–Kharadi. The move is expected to streamline traffic flow, especially during peak hours.

Long-Pending Projects Await Completion

Several crucial infrastructure projects remain incomplete, including the Keshavnagar–Kharadi bridge, which has been under construction for over eight years. Residents are also demanding the opening of the Amanora–Keshavnagar underpass with proper approach roads, along with planning for a flyover or underpass at Mundhwa Chowk in alignment with future Metro expansion.

Demand for Better Road Connectivity

Improving internal and connecting roads remains a key priority. Residents have urged authorities to develop alternate routes between Manjari Road and Keshavnagar Road via key local stretches, including areas near Tukai Mata Mandir and Renuka Mata Mandir. Completion of missing road links such as the Old Orbis School Road and repairs on the Kharadi EON–Keshavnagar stretch are also being sought.

Vision for Regional Connectivity

Looking ahead, residents have proposed a long-term plan to develop a parallel road connecting Ghorpadi Railway Station to Loni Railway Station, aimed at enhancing regional mobility.

Residents Seek Gradual but Visible Progress

While acknowledging that all issues cannot be resolved immediately, residents stress the need for consistent and visible development. They say the next few years will be crucial in determining whether elected representatives can deliver meaningful change and shape the future of Keshavnagar.