Day 2: citizens hoot one-way,erect boards

“But I would request the citizens to discuss their complaints with the police. Putting up boards against us will not help. We are open for talk. People can also mail their complaints at punepolicetraffic@gmail.com. I am personally looking into all suggestions and complaints,” he said.

“I am sure citizens would understand the advantages of one-way traffic. We are also taking up steps to reduce the flow of traffic on the internal roads between JM and FC Roads,” Patil said.

Meanwhile,the police have fixed rumbling strips at seven spots on JM and FC Roads. “Initially we installed rumbling strips at Modern chowk,Natraj chowk,Balgandharva chowk and near Kamat Hotel on JM Road. In addition, we have fixed the rumbling strips at Dyaneshwar Paduka chowk,Rupali hotel and Fergusson College on FC Road,” Patil said. “It was observed that average speed of vehicles on the circular route came down from 30 km/hr to 26 km/hr because of rumbling strips,” he said.

Some minor accidents happened on the circular route as people were driving fast without following lane discipline. Traffic cops were busy directing the citizens who were confused because of the new arrangement.

Patil said that pedestrian signal will be installed at the Fergusson College chowk. “The college is likely to start from Monday so,a pedestrian signal will be installed to avoid problems for the students,” he said.