A traffic snarl on Sane Guruji Road in Rasta Peth on Monday evening
Waterlogging and its cascading effect began around 7am, but the traffic situation remained compromised till as late as 9.30am. A lane of the Nashik–Pune Highway was pretty much closed off due to accumulated water. Solapur highway road reported heavy traffic congestion throughout the day, specifically at Ramtekdi flyover, which remained choked even as motorists tried bypassing the bridge. Residents of various housing societies complained of power fluctuations affecting lift operations and other routine functions in their societies. (With inputs from Alim Shaikh & Steffy Thevar) You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Pune | Silver Rate in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Petrol Price in Pune | Diesel Price in Pune | CNG Price in Pune | LPG Price in Pune Stay updated with the latest Pune news.
Kunal Kad, a member of the Chakan Traffic Kriti Samiti, said, “There was heavy waterlogging at Talegaon–Chakan Chowk. Another local resident, choosing anonymity, said, “A lot of discussion has been carried out about traffic issues in this locality already. Ravi Mehta, a driver on Solapur highway, said, “Rainfall all night had a cascading effect on traffic throughout Monday.
Key city routes witnessed gridlock during peak morning hours, including Kothrud, Hadapsar, Hinjewadi, and Satara Road, as well as other parts of the district, including the industrial town of Chakan. Vehicular movement slowed to a crawl in several urban subdivisions, causing inconvenience for daily travellers. In addition to these snarls, power outages were also recorded at numerous locations. Other areas that were waterlogged in Chakan included Eiffel City and the road connecting Dehu Gaon and Yelwadi. Gridlock was recorded for several hours on these routes. Multiple visits and promises have been made by officials and netas, including chief minister. We have been hoping that the situation will improve, but we are saddened by the ground reality after Monday’s rain. Elsewhere, a major traffic jam was witnessed on Sinhagad Road flyover, even as commuters complained of waterlogging on the bridge’s carriageway. A huge traffic snarl also led to slow movement of vehicles near Paud Phata. Roads leading from Hadapsar Industrial Estate towards St Patrick’s Town also saw slow traffic movement. Apart from inclement weather, scrapping of portions of BT Kawade Road and Prince of Wales Drive added to the traffic chaos. This is disappointing as rain stopped early in the morning, but snarls persisted in the aftermath. One downpour and the entire Solapur highway route and adjoining roads are chock-a-block. Interestingly, some crucial junctions on Solapur highway saw no traffic police personnel deployed, adding to the traffic chaos in the eastern parts of the city. Power outages another problem Rain also led to power fluctuations in Sasanenagar, Sayyednagar, Kalepadal, and Hingnemala areas of Hadapsar through the wee hours of Monday and throughout the day. Download the TOI App.
A traffic snarl near Ambil Odha in Lokmanyanagar on Monday evening A traffic snarl on Sane Guruji Road in Rasta Peth on Monday evening A traffic snarl near Ambil Odha in Lokmanyanagar on Monday evening A traffic snarl on Sane Guruji Road in Rasta Peth on Monday evening Pune: Heavy rain in the city and surrounding areas on Monday impacted daily life, leaving many office-goers grappling with widespread traffic congestion.