Residents Demand Immediate Repair of Dug-Up Road in Mohammadwadi After PMC Delay
Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Mohammadwadi, 23rd June 2026: Residents of Mohammadwadi have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to immediately repair a damaged stretch of road near Grand Shalimar Restaurant, opposite Kohinoor Glory Phase 2 (B and C Wing Housing Society), alleging that an excavation carried out for underground utility work has been left unattended, creating a serious safety hazard for commuters.
According to residents, the road was dug up several weeks ago for underground utility work but has not been properly restored. With continuous vehicular movement and the ongoing monsoon, the excavated portion has turned into a large pothole, posing a major risk to motorists, particularly two-wheeler riders, as well as pedestrians.
Local resident Danish Khan, who lodged a complaint with the civic authorities on June 5, said the issue remains unresolved despite repeated follow-ups.
“The road was dug up for underground work but was never repaired properly. Every day, the pit becomes deeper, making it dangerous for two-wheelers, cars and pedestrians. I raised a complaint on June 5, but no permanent action has been taken. Since the PMC neglected the issue, nearby residents came together and filled the damaged stretch with mud and stones to reduce the immediate danger. However, this is only a temporary measure. The road requires permanent repairs at the earliest before a serious accident occurs,” Khan said.
A local college student said the damaged road has become increasingly dangerous during the monsoon.
“Many students use this road every day to travel to colleges and coaching classes. During the rains, the pothole gets filled with water, making it difficult to judge its depth. It has become extremely risky for two-wheeler riders,” the student said.
Another resident expressed disappointment over the delay in restoring the road.
“Roads are dug up for development work, but they should be repaired immediately after the work is completed. Residents should not have to repair public roads themselves. Permanent restoration is urgently needed before someone gets seriously injured,” the resident said.
When contacted, a PMC official acknowledged receiving the complaint.
“We have received the complaint. Several road works are currently underway across the city. We will inspect the site and take the necessary steps to repair the pothole and restore the road,” the official said.
Residents have appealed to the civic administration to treat the matter as a priority and complete the permanent restoration of the road before its condition deteriorates further during the monsoon, increasing the risk of accidents and causing inconvenience to thousands of daily commuters.
