Pune: The Wagholi-Bhavdi road, constructed at an estimated cost of ₹8 crore, has begun to deteriorate significantly just three years after its completion.
The road, which was developed under the Chief Minister’s Road Scheme, is facing severe damage due to traffic volumes far exceeding its intended capacity, particularly from heavy vehicles.
Despite being newly built, the road has been subjected to continuous heavy traffic, primarily from overloaded dump trucks transporting gravel.
Hundreds of such trucks pass through daily, leading to extensive wear and tear. The situation has escalated to the point where traveling on the road has become increasingly difficult.
The issue is exacerbated by the fact that mining transport from Lonikand, which should ideally be routed via Surabhi Hotel, is also using the Wagholi-Bhavdi road.
This has further intensified the traffic load, adding to the damage. Residents of Bhavdi village, who are directly affected, have expressed their frustration and are calling for immediate repairs to the road.
“This road has fallen into a state of disrepair within just three years, squandering ₹8 crore of public funds. It is crucial to reduce the heavy traffic on this road and carry out urgent repairs.
If action is not taken soon, the Bhavdi Road Action Committee will be forced to protest,” said Sanjay Satav, a resident of Bhavdi Road, Wagholi.
Wagholi village was included in Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) limits in 2020 when the then state government published a notification in the gazette declaring the merger of 23 villages in the limits of PMC.
