Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Pune’s Road Crisis: Voters Demand Accountability Ahead of Elections
In Pune, India, people are very upset about the bad roads.
Every day, they face traffic jams, potholes, and accidents because the roads are not well maintained.
Residents say that the roads are so bad that it takes much longer to get to work or school, and it's dangerous, especially for people on bikes or walking.
They also say that the footpaths are broken or missing, making it hard for people to walk safely.
Some people blame the city officials for not taking care of the roads properly.
They say that the officials should be responsible for fixing the roads and making sure they stay in good condition.
As the city gets ready for elections, people are saying that they will vote for officials who promise to fix the roads and make them last a long time.
Pune's deteriorating road infrastructure is a major issue for voters ahead of civic elections.
Residents report daily traffic bottlenecks, accidents, and damage to vehicles due to poor road conditions.
Key commuter corridors like Bavdhan-Baner and Hinjewadi frequently experience standstill traffic.
Activists blame lack of accountability and corruption for the persistent road problems.
Residents demand long-lasting repairs and better pedestrian infrastructure from the next civic body.
- Who
- Residents and activists in Pune
- What
- Deteriorating road infrastructure and lack of accountability from corporators
- When
- Ahead of the upcoming civic elections
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To demand better road maintenance and infrastructure improvements
- Road Network Length
- Over 2,000 km
- Annual Road Maintenance Budget
- Hundreds of crores of rupees
- Average Vehicular Speed
- 21 kmph during peak hours
- Primary Commuting Vehicles
- Two-wheelers
- Key Commuting Corridors
- Bavdhan-Baner, Hinjewadi
- Notable Road
- Jungli Maharaj Road (built in 1975)
- Road Construction Technology
- Hot-mix technology