1 week Ago By Gitesh Shelke
Pune: The city traffic police , who maintain a vigil at intersections across areas, are now actively engaged in geotagging potholes that plague the thoroughfares. The rationale behind this move is to ascertain whether the contractor commissioned by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for that route has effectively rectified the identified potholes. They also aim to track down new potholes that have surfaced on the roads , leading to traffic jam situations.
In the last two weeks, they have geotagged 800 potholes. “We want to create a permanent digital system to repair and maintain roads in coordination with PMC authorities. Once the location of a pothole is taken using a geotagging system, its coordinates are shared with civic officials, and their teams then repair it,” additional commissioner of police Manoj Patil told TOI.
In the latter part of July, the traffic police conducted an exhaustive survey that revealed 554 potholes across 317 critical junctions on the city’s roads, which significantly contribute to traffic congestion. At the time, only junctions were covered by the police. However now, the police are checking the surfaces of all the roads in the city.
Following the recent deluge, potholes have resurfaced on numerous roads, exacerbating traffic snarls. Police teams are diligently collecting updated data on these potholes along with photographs and geotagging their locations. This comprehensive information is subsequently shared with PMC authorities, enabling the civic body to undertake the necessary repair work.
Patil added, “A separate police vehicle has been designed for this purpose, and the vehicle moves around the city. As it travels, police personnel and geotagging experts take photographs and locations of potholes. It consumes hardly any time.
” He said, “Once the data is shared with PMC on the potholes with their exact locations, civic officials then execute repair works. The local traffic division officials inspect the spot once again thereafter.” We also published the following articles recently Mumbai: Coastal road pothole repairs anger motorists Concerns have been raised by citizens regarding the repair quality on the north-bound coastal road near Haji Ali junction.
Social media platforms have seen criticism of BMC's work, calling for better use of taxpayers' money. BMC explained that mastic asphalting was done to prevent potholes, with additional milling planned post-monsoon for an even surface. Potholed roads prompt queue of vehicles at auto service centres Pune's drivers face rising vehicle repair costs as pothole-ridden roads worsen after heavy rains.
Workshops are overwhelmed with repair requests, particularly for suspension and engine issues. Mechanics report a significant increase in business, attending up to 70 vehicles daily. Improved public transportation is suggested as a potential solution.
Uppalwadi human chain along potholed stretches Residents of Uppalwadi in North Nagpur protested poor road conditions by forming a human chain in water-filled potholes. Despite numerous complaints and accidents, authorities have not addressed the issue. The protest highlights ongoing neglect and deteriorating infrastructure, with residents demanding action from civic authorities to improve their living conditions.
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