Pune Municipal Corporation Repairs Roads For Warkari Procession
Pune roads repaired, Palkhi routes cleared. Works include pothole repair, drainage improvements.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has completed road repairs and maintenance work across major procession routes to facilitate the smooth movement of lakhs of Warkaris through the city.
The civic body's Road Department reported that 185 potholes were repaired across different ward offices by July 7 as part of the pre-Palkhi preparedness drive.
The works also included restoration of damaged utility and stormwater chambers, footpath repairs, drainage improvements, removal of construction debris and trimming of roadside tree branches.
On the Old Mumbai–Pune Highway, PMC repainted road dividers and kerbs, replaced a damaged stormwater drain chamber cover near the hatchery and cleared accumulated debris.
Repairs to a utility chamber near Wakdewadi Bus Stand are underway, while tree branches along the central divider have been pruned to improve visibility.
At Sangamwadi Road, road dividers have been realigned to facilitate smoother traffic movement during the procession.
The Solapur Road stretch under the Pune Cantonment Board also saw restoration of footpaths between Dhobighat Arch and Bhairoba Nala, repair of around 20 utility chambers and clearance of construction debris.
Drainage improvements were carried out at two flood-prone locations near the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Gate to prevent waterlogging during the pilgrimage.
Potholes were filled using granular sub-base material, with paver blocks laid at required locations.
Within PMC limits, repair work is continuing between Bhairoba Nala and Ravidarshan Chowk, where potholes are being filled and damaged chambers and footpaths are being restored.
Officials said the remaining works are being completed on priority before the Palkhi enters the city.
Similar maintenance has been carried out on the Hadapsar Gadital–Saswad Road up to the PMC boundary near the Gliding Centre and Shani Maruti Temple, where chamber repairs, footpath restoration and pothole filling have been completed.
In the central city, debris has been cleared near Alka Talkies on Laxmi Road, two utility chambers have been repaired, and potholes between Hamze Khan Chowk and Sonya Maruti Chowk have been filled.
At Bhavani Peth, PMC repaired eight stormwater drain chambers between Palkhi Vitthoba Temple and Gul Ali, removed two unfinished speed breakers and installed new iron chamber covers near Aruna Chowk.
On Alandi Road, two BRT bus stops and sections of the BRT corridor between Vishrantwadi and Yerawada Mental Hospital Chowk have been dismantled.
Chamber repairs, road cleaning and debris removal have also been completed to ensure an unobstructed route for the annual Palkhi procession.
The Warkari procession is an annual event that attracts lakhs of devotees, and the PMC's efforts to improve road infrastructure will help ensure a smooth and safe journey for the participants.
The repairs and maintenance work undertaken by the PMC demonstrate the civic body's commitment to providing a conducive environment for the procession, which is an important part of the city's cultural and religious heritage.
The success of the PMC's efforts will be evident when the Palkhi procession takes place, and the city's residents and visitors can expect a hassle-free experience during the event.
In conclusion, the PMC's road repair and maintenance work ahead of the Warkari procession is a significant development that highlights the civic body's proactive approach to addressing infrastructure concerns and ensuring public safety and convenience.
