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To solve the traffic problem at Mundhwa Chowk in Pune, the local traffic police and municipal authorities have decided to start new traffic diversions. Mundhwa Chowk is an important junction that connects Kharadi bypass, Mundhwa, Magarpatta, and Ghorpadi. This area sees heavy traffic every day, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
People often drive on the wrong side of the road or ride two-wheelers on the footpath to avoid getting stuck, which creates more problems and increases the risk of accidents.
Traffic plan with U-turns instead of right turns
As part of the new traffic plan, authorities have stopped direct right turns at Mundhwa Chowk. Instead, vehicles are advised to take U-turns to reach their destinations. This change is expected to allow smoother traffic movement without using traffic signals. It mainly affects vehicles going from Mundhwa to Ghorpadi and those traveling between Kharadi, Magarpatta, and Ghorpadi.
Public response and concerns
However, many people who use this route every day are not happy with the new plan. A recent trial of this traffic diversion did not reduce traffic as expected. One major problem is that there is not enough space for large vehicles to take U-turns safely.
Local residents also said the new plan might increase travel time, especially for those coming from Keshavnagar, Ghorpadi, and Kharadi. They believe that a better and long-term solution, such as building a flyover or a bridge at the chowk, is needed.
Authorities' response and next steps
To understand the real impact, officials have decided to introduce the traffic plan in phases. They will run a two-week trial period to see if the plan works. During this time, they will collect feedback from local residents and regular commuters. A meeting is also planned with the public to hear their views and suggestions.
To make space for smoother traffic, authorities have already removed some encroachments near the junction. But locals feel this is not enough. They are asking for wider roads and more space at the chowk to properly solve the traffic problem.
If the trial plan works well and public feedback is positive, the changes could become permanent. For now, everyone is watching to see if this new plan can really ease the traffic pressure at one of Pune's busiest crossings.
