Pune: PMC Under Fire As Residents Raise Alarm Over Dangerous Road At NIBM Annexe In Mohamadwadi 

Pune, July 7, 2026: Residents of Mohammadwadi’s NIBM Annexe have accused the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) of neglecting a dangerous road crater outside Shalimar Hotel near Ganga Kingston, alleging that the damaged stretch has remained unrepaired for nearly two months despite repeated complaints, posing a serious risk to commuters during the monsoon.

The deep horizontal road cut has become a major safety hazard, with two-wheeler riders reportedly skidding on the uneven surface, buses slowing down abruptly to cross the damaged section, and frequent traffic congestion during peak hours. Residents say the situation worsens during rainfall as flowing water conceals the depth of the trench, making it difficult for motorists to navigate safely.

Citizens claimed that despite approaching multiple PMC departments, including the Water Supply, Road and Storm Water departments, no permanent restoration work has been undertaken.

Local resident and civic activist Jaymala Dhankikar blamed the lack of coordination among civic departments for the recurring problem.

“The Water Supply Department, Road Department, Storm Water Department and the planning authority are all responsible. Rainwater flowing downhill from the Vista side continues to erode the road because there is no proper storm water drainage system. PMC has completely failed to coordinate its departments,” she said.

Dhankikar alleged that the dangerous trench has remained unattended for almost two months despite repeated representations from residents.

“Citizens are forced to struggle even for basic road safety while PMC has failed in its responsibility to maintain public infrastructure. Every passing day increases the risk of a serious accident,” she added.

Residents said rainwater flowing down the slope collects on the road before crossing the damaged stretch, making the depression difficult to spot. They claimed several two-wheeler riders have already lost balance, particularly during heavy rain and at night, although no major injuries have been reported so far.

Another resident, Danish Khan, described the location as one of the most hazardous stretches on the road connecting Mohammadwadi and NIBM Annexe.

“People are falling almost every day. Riders hit the trench unexpectedly, lose balance and skid. Despite repeated complaints, there is no urgency. It appears action will only come after a major tragedy,” he alleged.

Resident Hussain Shaikh said motorists have become accustomed to slowing down at the damaged stretch because it has remained unrepaired for weeks.

“Drivers brake suddenly, buses and heavy vehicles slow down, and smaller vehicles try to avoid the damaged portion. It has become a daily traffic bottleneck,” he said.

Sadik Khan blamed poor planning and a lack of coordination among civic departments for repeated road damage in the locality.

“One department repairs the road while another digs it up. There is no integrated planning, and taxpayers are paying the price for administrative failure,” he said.

Daljeet Goraya stressed that permanent repairs would only be possible after constructing a proper storm water drainage network.

“Unless PMC builds an adequate storm water drain to safely channel rainwater, the road will continue to deteriorate every monsoon. Temporary repairs are not the solution,” he said.

Residents noted that the road serves several housing societies, schools and commercial establishments, carrying heavy traffic throughout the day. During office and school hours, long queues of vehicles are forced to negotiate the damaged stretch one at a time.

They questioned why the excavation had been left unattended for weeks despite repeated complaints and demanded immediate resurfacing of the road, construction of a proper storm water drainage system, and accountability of the officials responsible.

Residents warned that continued monsoon showers could further worsen the road condition, increasing the likelihood of a serious accident.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the hazardous road cut outside Shalimar Hotel remained exposed, with residents alleging that no effective restoration work had begun despite the ongoing risk to public safety.