Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation identifies 2003 potholes, fixes 1580
Pune Traffic Police Geotagging Potholes To Improve Road Repairs
29/July/2024
PCMC identified more than 2,003 potholes on the roads of the twin towns and fixed 1,580 of them.
The heavy rains in the last two weeks really did a number on the roads in Pimpri Chinchwad and nearby areas. The road department is working hard to tackle the issue. They found a total of 2,003 potholes, and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) says they’ve patched up 1,580 of them. That means there are still 420 potholes waiting to be fixed.
The heavy rains have made things worse, causing flooding in the Pavana and Indrayani river bank regions. The rainwater has resulted in numerous potholes all over the city, making it hard for drivers to spot and avoid them. This has led to more accidents and vehicle damage, becoming a common problem. Motorists, especially bikers, are at higher risk as they navigate the pothole-filled streets, often needing to slow down significantly to prevent accidents. The rains, starting at the end of June, have significantly impacted roads in areas like Pimpri, Chinchwad, Nigdi, Bhosari, Navi Sangvi, Juni Sangvi, Wakad, Tathawade, Punawale, Thergaon, Chikhali, and Akurdi.
Despite the PCMC’s ongoing efforts, the continuous rainfall and the large number of potholes remain a challenge for both the authorities and the city’s residents. The municipal corporation has identified a total of 2,003 potholes within its eight zonal office areas. By July 13, 1,639 potholes were documented, with an additional 364 discovered by July 22. The PCMC reports that they have filled 1,580 potholes, using various materials like asphalt, cold mix, gravel, paving blocks, and cement concrete. However, there are still 423 potholes that need attention.
The blame game between representatives and officials, along with contractors avoiding accountability, only adds to the problem. People are questioning why the roads aren’t built to withstand the monsoon conditions, leading to increasing calls for action against the engineers and contractors responsible for road construction.
“Asphalting is not possible due to rain. Therefore, the potholes on the road during the monsoon season are filled with murum, gravel, and cement-concrete. After the end of the monsoon, all the pits will be filled with asphalt again. The remaining pits will also be filled soon,” said Makarand Nikam, city engineer, PCMC.
