Pune : Roads, traffic conditions, route queries and other assorted rants

W.A.G.7 · 2nd September 2012, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by noopster

A big truck-trailer crashed into the median (I think) and blocked the entire Balewadi-Wakad northbound lane. I was stuck in my Swift with family for almost an hour. The Mumbai-bound traffic was still very slow moving since even after a crane had moved the truck, it was still occupying a full lane.

Ohhh you got stuck in that mess... that's unfortunate. It happened a few minutes before I went to Mumbai in the morning. The container was a Hyundai one, and had fallen in the Mula river. Fortunately I managed to bypass it today. I had posted it in the accidents thread.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/street...ml#post2890515

radek · 13th September 2012, 14:41

OT: What is current driver's salary in Pune? Looking for driver for my wife's car. Also wanted to know what kind of background verification/police verification is required before employing a driver.

selfdrive · 13th September 2012, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by radek

OT: What is current driver's salary in Pune? Looking for driver for my wife's car. Also wanted to know what kind of background verification/police verification is required before employing a driver.

This question will be ontopic here
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...alary-etc.html

I will keep an eye on this. I may be better off changing my profession

S_U_N · 20th September 2012, 10:43

The last I remember, driver salary in Pune was Rs. 8000 (2011 figures).

Off-topic, have you guys taken your kids to Peshwa Energy Park in Pune. Awesome park! How come no one told me about that so far?
If you have a kid between 3 and 10, then you must take him/ her there.

sajo · 27th September 2012, 09:54

Why has the lane expansion work on the NH4 bypass completely stopped , save for the mini-bridge/flyover ?
Also, I think the one after Chandani Chowk at Bavdhan will probably not solve any problems, because most of the congestion happens about a hundred meters down the road, at Crystal Honda junction. There is an illegal break in the road, and it sometimes takes upto 10 minutes to cross it in the mornings.

ghodlur · 27th September 2012, 10:46

Puneites,

Recently had been to Pune and found that the crossing to access Sinhagad Road from NH4 after the Warje Flyover has been closed and I had to go all the way upto the next flyover taking the route below it to access the Sinhagad Road

. Any particular reason why this crossing has been closed?

I could not find any sign but wifey told me she did see a small signboard indicating no U turning.

selfdrive · 27th September 2012, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghodlur

Recently had been to Pune and found that the crossing to access Sinhagad Road from NH4 after the Warje Flyover has been closed and I had to go all the way upto the next flyover taking the route below it to access the Sinhagad Road

.

you could have taken the left immediately after the flyover ends to reach Sinhagad road.
Though I am not really sure if that is allowed. somebody else can confirm that!

Edit: I havent been there in ages, so no idea
^^

ghodlur · 27th September 2012, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by selfdrive

you could have taken the left immediately after the flyover ends to reach Sinhagad road.
Though I am not really sure if that is allowed, somebody can confirm that!

There is a road to the left of the flyover but thats a one way although the road is used as bidirectional mostly by the bikers. The road is small for it to be two way.

ajay_satpute · 27th September 2012, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by selfdrive

you could have taken the left immediately after the flyover ends to reach Sinhagad road.
Though I am not really sure if that is allowed. somebody else can confirm that!

Edit: I havent been there in ages, so no idea
^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghodlur

There is a road to the left of the flyover but thats a one way although the road is used as bidirectional mostly by the bikers. The road is small for it to be two way.

The left turn is not allowed any more. You have to go ahead straight ahead and then take a right turn at the circle and then drive back on the bypass and then take the left exit to Sinhgad road(so this is the right side of the bypass when you are driving from Chandani Chowk to Sinhgad road)). Although, as ghodlur mentioned, 99% people dont follow rules and do whatever they want to do.

radek · 4th October 2012, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by sajo

Why has the lane expansion work on the NH4 bypass completely stopped , save for the mini-bridge/flyover ?
Also, I think the one after Chandani Chowk at Bavdhan will probably not solve any problems, because most of the congestion happens about a hundred meters down the road, at Crystal Honda junction. There is an illegal break in the road, and it sometimes takes upto 10 minutes to cross it in the mornings.

There is some work going on between Chandani Chowk to Warje.

The congestion near Crystal Honda showroom has increased recently as other crossing is closed for flyover construction. I hope after flyover is operational, they will close this crossing near Crystal Honda.

S_U_N · 5th October 2012, 10:46

Quick question.
When was the new bridge at Bund Garden (parallel to the Yerwada old bridge) constructed?

My Sygic - MapMyIndia maps still do not show that bridge even after the latest update.

Does anyone have a GPS map which shows that bridge? I would like to know which provider.
(Google Maps shows that bridge, by the way).

Google maps even shows the road that comes from Golf course towards Sangamwadi, though it is not shown as complete, but the fact is it is complete, but operational only in one way.

AutoIndian · 5th October 2012, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by S_U_N

Quick question.
When was the new bridge at Bund Garden (parallel to the Yerwada old bridge) constructed?

I pass through this bridge daily for my regular office commute. Can't recollect the exact time when it was thrown open to public, but it must have been operational for 4-5 months now

Quote:

Originally Posted by S_U_N

Google maps even shows the road that comes from Golf course towards Sangamwadi, though it is not shown as complete, but the fact is it is complete, but operational only in one way.

You are right it is complete & operational for a couple of weeks now.

Swanand Inamdar · 5th October 2012, 11:54

IIRC, its been almost a year now, that the new Bund Garden bridge has been operational.

sukiwa · 5th October 2012, 13:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by S_U_N

Quick question.
When was the new bridge at Bund Garden (parallel to the Yerwada old bridge) constructed?

This bridge got operational in 2nd week of December 2011. Wonder why it doesn't show up in GPS maps after so many months.

S_U_N · 5th October 2012, 13:21

Thank you everyone. I have sent feedback to MMI.
Will be interesting to see when they update the maps.

Looking for a nice picnic spot for team + family outing in December.
Should not be more than 2 hours drive from Pune and there should be something for kids as well as grownups.

Is there some nice open place near Mulshi lake where we could play football or cricket?

13th September 2012, 14:41	#1367
radek BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 288 Thanked: 81 Times	re: Pune : Roads, traffic conditions, route queries and other assorted rants OT: What is current driver's salary in Pune? Looking for driver for my wife's car. Also wanted to know what kind of background verification/police verification is required before employing a driver.
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20th September 2012, 10:43	#1369
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,809 Thanked: 417 Times	re: Pune : Roads, traffic conditions, route queries and other assorted rants The last I remember, driver salary in Pune was Rs. 8000 (2011 figures). Off-topic, have you guys taken your kids to Peshwa Energy Park in Pune. Awesome park! How come no one told me about that so far? If you have a kid between 3 and 10, then you must take him/ her there.
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27th September 2012, 09:54	#1370
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	re: Pune : Roads, traffic conditions, route queries and other assorted rants Why has the lane expansion work on the NH4 bypass completely stopped , save for the mini-bridge/flyover ? Also, I think the one after Chandani Chowk at Bavdhan will probably not solve any problems, because most of the congestion happens about a hundred meters down the road, at Crystal Honda junction. There is an illegal break in the road, and it sometimes takes upto 10 minutes to cross it in the mornings.
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27th September 2012, 10:46	#1371
ghodlur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Thane Posts: 6,006 Thanked: 4,191 Times View My Garage	re: Pune : Roads, traffic conditions, route queries and other assorted rants Puneites, Recently had been to Pune and found that the crossing to access Sinhagad Road from NH4 after the Warje Flyover has been closed and I had to go all the way upto the next flyover taking the route below it to access the Sinhagad Road. Any particular reason why this crossing has been closed? I could not find any sign but wifey told me she did see a small signboard indicating no U turning.
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5th October 2012, 10:46	#1376
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,809 Thanked: 417 Times	re: Pune : Roads, traffic conditions, route queries and other assorted rants Quick question. When was the new bridge at Bund Garden (parallel to the Yerwada old bridge) constructed? My Sygic - MapMyIndia maps still do not show that bridge even after the latest update. Does anyone have a GPS map which shows that bridge? I would like to know which provider. (Google Maps shows that bridge, by the way). Google maps even shows the road that comes from Golf course towards Sangamwadi, though it is not shown as complete, but the fact is it is complete, but operational only in one way.
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5th October 2012, 11:54	#1378
Swanand Inamdar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,644 Thanked: 586 Times	re: Pune : Roads, traffic conditions, route queries and other assorted rants IIRC, its been almost a year now, that the new Bund Garden bridge has been operational.
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5th October 2012, 13:21	#1380
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,809 Thanked: 417 Times	re: Pune : Roads, traffic conditions, route queries and other assorted rants Thank you everyone. I have sent feedback to MMI. Will be interesting to see when they update the maps. Looking for a nice picnic spot for team + family outing in December. Should not be more than 2 hours drive from Pune and there should be something for kids as well as grownups. Is there some nice open place near Mulshi lake where we could play football or cricket?
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