Collector orders action at 42 accident blackspots
Dudi also instructed that a detailed report on corrective actions taken at each of these locations should be submitted within one month.
Chairing the district road safety committee meeting at the Pune collectorate on Monday, Dudi emphasised the need for coordinated, scientific, and time-bound interventions to prevent road accidents and save lives. "Concrete steps must be taken immediately to minimise road deaths.
All agencies must act within their respective jurisdictions and ensure all blackspots are addressed without delay," he said.
According to data presented during the meeting, there are 42 blackspots in the Pune district — 15 within the Pune civic limits, 22 under NHAI, two each under MSRDC and PWD, and one under MSIDC.
These sites recorded a high number of serious and fatal road accidents.
Dudi directed that both short- and long-term safety measures be implemented at each of these locations.
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The measures include the installation of directional signage, barricades, clearing roadside obstructions, improved lighting, and, if necessary, restricting vehicular movement temporarily.
The police and the regional transport department have been tasked with inspecting the locations and submitting a comprehensive report within a month, detailing the safety interventions implemented.
"The causes of accidents that occurred in the past year must be analysed location-wise, and appropriate safety measures should be recommended.
These findings can then be applied across similar areas in the district," Dudi said.
He also directed the traffic police to deploy manpower to manage congestion at the Khadakwasla dam area, a known traffic choke point.
Superintendent engineer Bappa Bahir presented a progress report of the works carried out under the district road safety committee through a digital presentation, highlighting improvements and ongoing interventions.
Regional transport officer Archana Gaikwad stressed the need to combine engineering solutions with public awareness efforts. "Behavioural change is equally important. Citizens must know where the blackspots are and exercise caution," she said.
Dudi also announced that funds will be allocated specifically for road safety awareness and infrastructure upgrades, urging local bodies to work with community groups and schools to promote safe road habits.
The administration plans to adopt a multi-agency approach to address the issue comprehensively, using data-driven insights, engineering solutions, enforcement, and public engagement to ensure sustainable impact.
Dudi warned that the cost of inaction could be severe. "This is not just about fixing spots on the road. It is about creating a culture of safety. Every life matters, and each department must take ownership to make Pune's roads safer for everyone," he said.
The meeting was attended by Bahir and executive engineer Milind Barbhai of the public works department (PWD), regional transport officer Archana Gaikwad, and officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC), Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and the police.
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