Pune: No Roads, No Traffic Police, No Relief; Mundhwa Keshav Nagar Residents Hit Out At Civic Apathy
Pune: No Roads, No Traffic Police, No Relief; Mundhwa Keshav Nagar Residents Hit Out At Civic Apathy
Residents Decry Neglect as Keshav Nagar–Mundhwa Lags Behind Neighbouring Kharadi and Amanora
Pune, December 4, 2025: Residents of Keshav Nagar and Mundhwa have raised strong concerns over the continued neglect of basic civic infrastructure in their areas, especially as neighbouring localities such as Kharadi and Amanora (Hadapsar) witness rapid development. Citizens allege that despite repeated complaints, core issues such as poor roads, encroachments, lack of traffic management and stalled infrastructure projects remain unresolved, causing daily hardship for thousands.
Local residents point out that several internal roads in Keshav Nagar and Mundhwa are either potholed or incomplete, leading to traffic congestion and frequent breakdowns. Encroachments along key stretches—particularly near residential societies, markets and connecting lanes—further narrow the carriageway and increase the risk of accidents.
A major pain point remains the non-operational river bridge, which was expected to ease traffic movement between Keshav Nagar, Kharadi and Hadapsar. Despite being structurally ready for months, the bridge is yet to be opened, leaving commuters with long detours and extended travel time. Similarly, the railway underbridge, crucial for improving east–west connectivity, remains non-functional.
Residents also complain of an almost complete absence of traffic police deployment during peak hours, resulting in chaos, unsafe junctions and frequent gridlocks. “While Kharadi and Amanora are flourishing with smooth roads, planned infrastructure and consistent civic attention, our area is left behind. It feels like no one cares,” said a Mundhwa resident.
Citizens’ groups have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation, traffic police and local representatives to prioritise long-pending works and address the growing civic distress, warning that the neglect is widening development gaps within the city.
