Hinjewadi road repairs have gained urgency during the Diwali holiday period, with local representatives asking authorities to use the comparatively lighter traffic to complete pending work on major routes serving Hinjewadi, Man and Marunji IT Park in Pune district.
The roads, which normally carry heavy traffic from residents and IT employees, have been affected by potholes and uneven patches. The poor surface conditions have slowed vehicles and contributed to severe congestion on several important routes, according to a report by Lokmat – Pune. Local residents and IT employees have expressed strong dissatisfaction over the condition of the roads.
The report said repair work on several damaged roads began after the district collector issued an ultimatum last week to the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority and other concerned administrations over the condition of the roads. With the Diwali holiday period under way and traffic comparatively lower on the main routes, local residents have asked the authorities to complete the remaining work without obstruction.
The request extends beyond pothole filling. Local representatives have called for a coordinated inspection of the major and internal roads across the IT Park area. They have sought the levelling of uneven road patches, construction or repair of side strips, lane marking, zebra crossings at locations where they are needed, blinkers and warning signs at dangerous points, removal of road obstructions, action against encroachments and clearance of footpaths.
Ravi Bodke, former deputy sarpanch of Man, said the authorities should use the consecutive holidays to complete the work and make all roads safe. He described safer roads as a meaningful Diwali benefit for the lakhs of people who use the area. His comments were reported as part of the local demand for a special, joint drive covering the entire IT Park road network.
Ganesh Jambhulkar, former sarpanch of Hinjewadi, also called for an inspection of every road connecting to the IT Park. He said the comparatively lower traffic during the holidays created an opportunity to complete pending works and improve the speed and safety of movement for citizens.
The reported deficiencies include missing side strips and lane markings on several stretches, along with a lack of zebra crossings at dangerous locations. Local representatives said unsafe road edges and incomplete traffic-safety measures were increasing the risk of accidents. The report did not provide a consolidated project cost, completion schedule or list of roads covered by the repairs already under way.
The immediate responsibility is therefore spread across the administrations working in the Hinjewadi, Man and Marunji area, with PMRDA among the authorities named in connection with the repair process. Local residents are seeking coordinated action rather than isolated patchwork, including a route-wide inspection and completion of the pending safety measures before regular traffic levels return after the holidays.