Pune: Urban Nirvana Residents Allege PMC Neglect Over Safety Hazards On Blue Berry Road in Kharadi
Pune: Urban Nirvana Residents Allege PMC Neglect Over Safety Hazards On Blue Berry Road in Kharadi
Pune, February 7, 2026: Residents of Urban Nirvana Society in Aaple Ghar, Kharadi, have accused the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) of repeatedly ignoring their long-pending complaints and demands related to road safety and basic civic infrastructure on Blue Berry Road, a key internal road connecting several residential colonies in the area.
According to residents, multiple representations have been submitted over the past months seeking the installation of effective speed breakers, proper road levelling, clear road markings and the development of pedestrian footpaths outside Urban Nirvana Society. Despite repeated follow-ups by citizens and housing societies, PMC has allegedly failed to take any concrete action.
Locals say that vehicular movement on Blue Berry Road has increased sharply in recent years due to rapid residential development in Aaple Ghar and nearby localities. The road, which now witnesses heavy traffic throughout the day, has become accident-prone because of overspeeding vehicles. Residents claim that frequent incidents have made it unsafe for pedestrians, especially senior citizens, women and children, to even step out of their societies or walk along the road.
Adding to the danger, storm water drainage chamber covers located in the middle of the road are reportedly poorly fixed and uneven, posing serious risks to two-wheelers and cars. Several complaints have been lodged regarding these hazardous chambers, but residents allege that no rectification work has been carried out so far. Citizens have expressed concern that the authorities appear to be waiting for a major mishap before taking corrective action.
Residents have also raised serious concerns over non-functional street lights on Blue Berry Road, particularly outside Urban Nirvana Society and near PMAY Shivneri Society, close to Sai Vrindavan Colony. The stretch remains poorly lit in the evenings, creating unsafe conditions for commuters. Locals warn that the darkness has increased the risk of chain snatching, robbery and other crimes, making daily movement risky, especially for women and senior citizens.
Questioning PMC’s inaction, residents said that while citizens pay crores of rupees annually in property taxes, basic safety infrastructure continues to be neglected. “Speed breakers, footpaths, proper road markings, fixed drainage covers and functional street lighting are not luxuries, they are basic civic necessities,” a resident said.
The residents of Urban Nirvana and nearby societies have demanded immediate intervention by PMC to install scientifically designed speed breakers, repair and level the road surface, secure storm water drainage covers, develop pedestrian infrastructure and restore street lighting on priority. They have warned that continued negligence could lead to serious accidents and public safety emergencies if urgent corrective measures are not taken.
