Persistent Resident Protests Push PMC to Repair Dilapidated Yashwin Society Road in Sus
After a digital protest by Sus residents, PMC begins repair of damaged Yashwin Society Road — a win for community activism as months-long neglect ends.
Pune, 27 November 2025: For months, residents of Sus had been demanding the repair of the badly damaged Yashwin Society Road, a stretch that connects several residential pockets and key public utilities in the area, but their requests had been met with silence until a coordinated citizens’ protest finally pushed the authorities into action. The road between Vibgyor School, Yashwin Society and Neelanchal Society had deteriorated to a point where commuting had become unsafe for almost everyone who relied on it, especially schoolchildren on bicycles, senior citizens walking to nearby shops and two-wheeler riders navigating deep potholes that filled with dust during the day and water during rains. Parents had complained about school buses getting stuck repeatedly, residents had raised concerns about ambulances being slowed down and local groups had submitted several online grievances, yet actual on-ground work never began. What ultimately changed the situation was a digital protest organised by residents who decided to highlight the issue collectively instead of sending scattered complaints. Dozens of families joined the effort, recording short videos of the damaged stretch, posting photos on social media and tagging municipal handles to demand immediate repairs instead of temporary patchwork. They argued that the neglected road was not only a daily inconvenience but also a serious safety hazard that exposed commuters to accidents, skidding and respiratory issues caused by continuous dust clouds. The push gained momentum quickly as more residents joined in, and within a few days, the civic administration responded with a confirmation that repair work would begin on priority.
Soon after the protest picked up traction, municipal teams arrived on the site and began filling potholes, removing uneven patches and clearing accumulated debris along the sides. Workers started levelling the surface, repairing the edges and improving drainage flow to prevent future waterlogging, which had been one of the major reasons for the earlier damage. The sudden movement from the civic body brought visible relief to the local population, many of whom had almost given up on seeing any response after months of follow-ups. Residents thanked the field staff who arrived promptly but also stressed that this burst of activity should not be mistaken for a long-term solution. They pointed out that the road had seen several quick fixes in the past, but the surface always deteriorated within weeks because the underlying structure had never been properly strengthened. Locals are now insisting that the authorities carry out a more durable resurfacing instead of relying on short-term patching. Despite these concerns, the mood across the neighbourhood is noticeably more hopeful, as people feel that their unity made a measurable difference and demonstrated the power of citizen participation in resolving local issues. Many residents said this experience has encouraged them to raise other civic concerns with the same collective approach, especially in fast-growing suburbs like Sus where infrastructure often lags behind rapid residential development. For now, the community is monitoring the repair progress, hoping that the work continues consistently and ensures a smoother, safer and more reliable road for everyone who uses it daily.
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