Roads in Pune Cantonment Board limits have been in poor condition for years
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residents said the real test would be whether the repaired roads remained pothole-free after the cyclists leave the city While the immediate focus is on preparing the route for the Jan event. “Civic bodies need to coordinate on maintenance and ensure that road quality in the cantonment does not depend solely on major events,” said Sachin Mathurawala, a nominated member of PCB. PMC city engineer Aniruddha Pavaskar said the civic body had identified key stretches requiring repairs and would ensure that the work met the requirements of the international cycling event. Residents said the repeated deterioration of roads had made commuting difficult, particularly during the monsoon and in areas with heavy traffic. Residents use these roads every day, and their condition should remain good even after the cycle tour is over,” said Murtaza Poonawala, a PCB resident. Another resident said PMC’s intervention was welcome, but the cantonment authorities should ensure regular maintenance. If PMC can repair these stretches and maintain them properly, it will benefit commuters, shopkeepers and residents alike,” said Sameer Shaikh, a resident.
The recurring road repair problem has also brought attention to the financial constraints PCB has been facing. They hoped the current repairs would provide a lasting solution. “The roads need proper and durable repairs, not just patchwork before an event. “The cantonment has faced road-related problems for years. Download the TOI App.
The roads repaired earlier remain in good condition,” he told TOI . “We will repair patches on Col Tarapore Road, East Street and areas near Solapur Bazaar. The work will be of international standard.
PCB chief officer Vidyadhar Pawar told TOI , “We have given permission to PMC to carry out the repair work. Pune: The civic body has started repairing pothole-riddled roads in Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) limits ahead of Pune Grand Tour in Jan next year. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has identified damaged stretches to repair along the proposed cycling route within the cantonment limits. The route passes through Dr Ambedkar statue, East Street, Khanya Maruti Chowk, Pulgate, Solapur Bazaar Chowk junction, Golibar Junction and Command Hospital. It was needed since the roads were in bad condition. This is the second consecutive year that PMC has undertaken road repairs in the PCB area, where deteriorating roads have remained a longstanding concern.