Pune’s new Aundh–Sangvi bridge, inaugurated in October 2024 at a cost of over ₹30 crore, has quickly turned into a symbol of poor planning. Barely a year later, it has been shut again for a ₹19-crore “beautification” project — even though hardly anyone uses it. Built right beside two existing bridges, the new structure never attracted commuters because it lacks a proper entry point. Only about 150 vehicles use it daily, while most motorists continue taking older routes to avoid confusion and wrong-way traffic. Residents across Aundh, Sangvi, Bopodi and Dapodi are questioning why money is being spent on cosmetic upgrades when basic needs — pothole-free roads, traffic signals, police patrolling, CCTVs and signage — remain unmet. They argue that the ₹19 crore could have addressed genuine safety and traffic issues instead. With minimal traffic, the bridge has instead become a site for late-night stunts, gatherings and nuisance activities. Locals say what’s needed is proper surveillance and a functional entry-exit design, not beautification. The project, a joint PMC–PCMC effort, was meant to ease congestion on Aundh Road. But flawed planning and alignment have rendered it nearly useless, even after cutting trees and spending crores. Most commuters still prefer the older bridges and Bhau Patil Road. In the end, the underused bridge has become a costly reminder of misaligned priorities: Pune doesn’t need aesthetic makeovers — it needs thoughtful, practical urban planning. #PuneNews #AundhSangviBridge #UrbanPlanningFail #PMC #PCMC #PuneTraffic #InfrastructureIssues #PublicMoneyWasted #CityDevelopment #PuneUpdates #CivicIssues #TaxpayerMoney #UrbanDesign #PuneInfrastructure #AccountabilityMatters