Parge Nagar in Kondhwa, Pune, the long-awaited roadwork that had left the locality in a state of disrepair for several months is finally nearing completion.
This progress follows sustained efforts by the community and increased public scrutiny that brought attention to the issue. For over three months, residents grappled with dug-up roads, open trenches, and daily hardships, with little to no response from authorities. However, a recent wave of civic engagement and awareness seems to have prompted the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to act, resulting in substantial progress on the road repair.
According to residents, approximately 90% of the roadwork has been completed, with only the final tar layer pending. The improvement has come as a significant relief, especially with the monsoon approaching and concerns growing over waterlogging and commuting difficulties.
Local resident Sameer Punjabi, who actively participated in community protests, expressed gratitude for the collective efforts that led to the breakthrough.
“We are extremely relieved to see the roadwork finally getting done. Our repeated complaints and peaceful protests helped highlight the issue. It took three months, but the work has progressed well now. Just the last layer remains,” he said.
Sandeep Dipake, an official from the road department at PMC, stated that the roadwork is nearing completion and is expected to be open for public use within the next few days.
City residents are now urging the civic body to accelerate all pending projects and ensure completion before the monsoon sets in. The PMC has assured that efforts are being made to minimize inconvenience and speed up remaining tasks.
Despite the wait, the progress in Parge Nagar has brought hope to other affected areas, showing that citizen action and persistence can lead to meaningful change.
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