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19 accident-prone spots in city, urgent action needed
Thousands of vehicles use these routes daily, yet civic authorities have failed to implement sufficient safety measures to curb the number of accidents
The Pune Traffic Police Department has updated its list of accident-prone areas, identifying 19 black spots in the city where accidents frequently occur. While some of these spots are well-known, new ones have also emerged, posing risks to commuters.
A survey conducted by the traffic police highlights that accidents are particularly frequent on major roads such as Nagar Road, Solapur Road, Katraj, Hadapsar, and the Mumbai-Bengaluru bypass highway. Thousands of vehicles use these routes daily, yet civic authorities have failed to implement sufficient safety measures to curb the number of accidents.
According to the Pune Traffic Police Department, these black spots require immediate traffic improvements to reduce accidents. The department has been in regular communication with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the State Public Works Department (PWD), and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to address the issue and initiate necessary safety measures.
“A long-term action plan is being developed in collaboration with the traffic police, district administration, and NHAI to prevent accidents at these locations. Specific measures are being taken to improve safety on these roads,” said a senior traffic police official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Residents living near these accident-prone areas have voiced their concerns. Atul Namekar, secretary of the Sinhagad Road-Warje Residents Association, said, “Several Chowks and spots on Sinhagad Road, Navale Bridge Chowk, and the bypass highway are highly accident-prone. Our study of last year’s accidents indicates that many occurred due to human errors, such as reckless halting or failure to follow traffic rules. These behaviours have led to loss of life and serious injuries.”
