Pune: Keshavnagar Residents Raise Safety Concerns Over Muddy, Slippery Roads; PMC Says Work Underway
Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Keshavnagar, 27th July 2026: Residents of Keshavnagar have raised serious concerns over the condition of roads near the old Orbis School Road, saying the stretches are riddled with potholes, covered in mud and become extremely slippery during the monsoon, posing a risk to commuters and schoolchildren.
The affected roads include the stretch from Lonkar Chowk and Gurukrupa Road, where the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has begun repair work. However, residents say continuous rainfall has slowed the work, while the roads remain hazardous for daily commuters.
According to residents, several large potholes have formed on the road. During heavy rainfall, these potholes fill with water and resemble small lakes, making it impossible for motorists and pedestrians to judge their depth. They say this increases the risk of accidents, particularly for two-wheeler riders and schoolchildren.
Sravanthi Rao, a resident of Keshavnagar, said,
“The roads from Lonkar Chowk and Gurukrupa Road are filled with mud and potholes. They are already very narrow, and during the rains they become extremely slippery. Some potholes get completely submerged during heavy rainfall and look like small lakes, making them dangerous for motorists and pedestrians. It is very difficult for everyone, especially schoolchildren, to travel safely. These roads should have been repaired before the monsoon.”
Another resident said,
“This is our daily route, and every day we struggle because of the poor road condition. The mud, slippery surface and water-filled potholes make commuting risky. We urge the PMC to complete the work at the earliest and ensure the roads are safe for everyone.”
Responding to the concerns, Ravi Khandare, Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Hadapsar-Manjari Ward Office, said the road improvement work is already in progress.
“The work has already started at the site. Due to the ongoing rainy season, the pace of work has slowed down, but it will be completed as soon as the rains stop. There are several legal and procedural formalities involved, which delayed the work before the monsoon. We have taken all the necessary steps and assure residents that the work will be completed at the earliest.”
Residents have appealed to the Pune Municipal Corporation to expedite the ongoing work, stating that the roads are used daily by hundreds of commuters and schoolchildren, and immediate repairs are necessary to prevent accidents during the monsoon.
