Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Sunetra Pawar Orders Chakan Road, Waste And Traffic Measures
Chakan is a busy industrial area in Pune district that has grown quickly.
More people, factories and vehicles have created problems with roads, traffic and garbage.
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar told government agencies to work together on these issues.
Officials plan to repair potholes and road shoulders by August 31.
They also want to open parking areas so trucks do not block roads.
A facility for processing waste from 19 villages and the industrial area has been planned.
Authorities will remove illegal encroachments and may restrict heavy vehicles during busy hours.
More security staff will be added, and officials are considering whether Chakan needs new police stations.
Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar directed agencies to coordinate on Chakan’s long-standing civic and infrastructure problems.
Authorities must repair potholes and road shoulders in the Chakan area by August 31.
A waste-processing facility has been planned for 19 villages and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area.
Officials will act against road encroachments from Friday, while new parking spaces are expected to open within a week.
The administration plans to deploy 100 additional security personnel and is examining the need for new police stations.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, district officials, police and agencies including the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation are involved.
- What
- The government is implementing an action plan for road repairs, traffic management, parking, waste processing, security and encroachment removal in Chakan.
- When
- Pothole repairs are targeted for completion by August 31; encroachment action begins Friday, while parking and additional security measures are expected within about a week.
- Where
- Chakan and the wider Pune-Chakan industrial belt in Pune district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Rapid population growth, industrialisation and increased traffic have created long-standing infrastructure, congestion, waste and security problems.
- Road repair deadline
- Potholes and road shoulders are targeted for completion by August 31.
- Additional security
- The administration plans to deploy 100 additional security personnel.
- Waste facility
- Land has been identified for a waste-processing facility serving 19 villages and the MIDC area.
- Encroachment drive
- Action against road encroachments is scheduled to begin Friday, with completion targeted within a month.
- Parking
- Parking spaces in the MIDC area are expected to become operational within a week.
- Traffic proposals
- Officials are considering heavy-vehicle restrictions during peak hours and changes to industrial shift timings.