Residents of Yashwin Society in Sus, Pune, have voiced urgent concerns over the escalating air pollution and traffic congestion caused by construction vehicles in their locality.
Expressing their distress to the authorities, residents emphasised the pressing need for immediate measures to address the plight of the community. The impact of construction vehicle activity on air quality and traffic management has become a significant issue, prompting residents to call for decisive action. The situation underscores the importance of proactive measures to mitigate pollution and alleviate traffic congestion in residential areas like Yashwin Society.
According to the tweet made by Varun on X, the residents of Yashwin Society in Sus have raised urgent concerns over the heavy traffic of mixer, tipper trucks and other heavy vehicles, which has led to a surge in dust pollution, adversely impacting public health in the area. With thousands of students commuting to the school daily, the area has become accident-prone, raising fears for the safety of pedestrians and commuters. There is a looming health concern as many residents have reported suffering from respiratory issues such as sneezing and colds due to the excessive dust in the air. Another resident in the vicinity emphasised the necessity for immediate action regarding the movement of construction vehicles near Vibgyor School in Sus. These vehicles have been identified as the primary contributors to traffic congestion and dust-related issues in the area. Urgent measures are imperative to address these concerns, including the establishment of alternative routes for construction traffic and the prohibition of their usage on narrow roads.
