Congested roads and ongoing digging slow fire tenders, raising concerns over timely response in emergencies
One of the congested roads in Valpoi town, hampering the movement of emergency services.
VALPOI
Severe traffic congestion in Valpoi town is affecting the functioning of the Fire and Emergency Services.
Fire tenders often get stuck in traffic, leading to delays in reaching emergency locations and affecting timely response during disasters.
The situation shows that traffic congestion in Valpoi has become a major problem not only for the public but also for essential emergency services.
Citizens have demanded immediate steps to address traffic bottlenecks and the poor condition of roads in the town.
The problem is worsened by the location of the Valpoi Fire Station. While access to areas such as Nirgav and Savarde is relatively easy, reaching other parts of the taluka requires passing through Valpoi town, where traffic congestion is heavy. As a result, fire tenders frequently get stuck, affecting emergency operations.
Traffic congestion has been a long-standing issue in Valpoi and has worsened in recent times due to large-scale road digging for water pipelines and underground electricity cables.
Several roads in Valpoi town remain partially dug up, with pits left unattended at many places. This disrupts traffic movement and creates frequent bottlenecks.
Poor traffic planning, along with damaged roads, has led to regular congestion, directly impacting emergency management services. Fire vehicles are often seen stuck in traffic during emergency situations.
Over the past two months, the situation has become more serious. Incidents of dry grass fires have increased in several parts of Sattari taluka, requiring quick action from the fire department.
However, due to traffic congestion in Valpoi, fire tenders are delayed in reaching fire locations. From morning till late night, vehicles remain stuck on town roads, which have narrowed due to ongoing work. In some areas, traffic has been restricted to one-way movement, worsening the problem.
Residents have urged the authorities to urgently repair roads, complete pending excavation work, and take effective measures to ease traffic congestion to ensure smooth and timely emergency response.
