Archive · 27 May 2025
Mundhwa Chowk Flyover Demanded to Alleviate Traffic Congestion
People who drive through Mundhwa Chowk in Pune are stuck in traffic a lot.
They want a bridge built over the busy roads, called a flyover, to help cars move faster.
The local government is supposed to build it.
Some people are angry because they feel the government is taking too long to plan and build the flyover.
A political group held a protest to speed things up.
The government is now going to hire someone to help make the flyover plan.
Traffic police tried new road rules to make things better, but people say it made the traffic worse.
People have to wait a long time to get through the junction during rush hour.
Residents and commuters demand a flyover at Mundhwa Chowk to reduce traffic.
Traffic diversions introduced by police did not alleviate congestion.
Shiv Sena (UBT) held a protest, urging immediate flyover plan finalization.
PMC to appoint a consultant to finalize the flyover plan.
Residents cite long waiting times during rush hour as a major issue.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, and political parties like Shiv Sena (UBT).
- What
- Demand for a flyover to alleviate traffic congestion.
- When
- Ongoing; action is being demanded now.
- Where
- Mundhwa Chowk, Pune.
- Why
- To reduce severe traffic congestion at Mundhwa Chowk.
Citizens/Commuters
PMC/Administration
Flyover Plan
Citizens/Commuters
Residents express dissatisfaction with the slow pace of the flyover plan and demand immediate action.
PMC/Administration
PMC is working on the proposal, and will appoint a consultant to finalize the flyover plan.
Traffic Management
Citizens/Commuters
Residents are unhappy with the new one-way plan and believe it has worsened traffic problems.
PMC/Administration
Traffic police introduced new one-way vehicular movement plans to reduce traffic.
- Location
- Mundhwa Chowk, Pune
- Main Issue
- Severe Traffic Congestion
- Demand
- Construction of Flyover
- Protesting Group
- Shiv Sena (UBT)
- PMC Response
- To appoint a consultant
- Waiting Time
- Around 20 minutes during rush hour