Traffic Chokepoints across PCMC 2008
The 2008 traffic survey across Pimpri Chinchwad revealed significant variations in traffic patterns across 15 key locations. Here are the main insights:
High Traffic Corridors
Dapodi Bridge emerged as the busiest corridor with 120,527 vehicles daily, also handling the highest passenger volume (466,672 passengers) Aundh Bridge recorded the second-highest traffic with 87,087 vehicles and 413,078 passengers Between Pimpri Junction & Kasarwadi Junction saw 79,216 vehicles, highlighting its importance as a major transit point
Moderate Traffic Areas
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway point recorded 28,935 vehicles Nashik Highway before the toll plaza showed moderate vehicle count (41,495) but significant passenger movement (149,451) The corridor Between Nigdi Junction & Chinchwad Junction handled 66,439 vehicles
Lower Traffic Zones
Dehu-Alandi Road showed the lowest traffic volumes with 9,228 vehicles The connection from Nigdi Junction to Dehu-Alandi Road recorded 12,595 vehicles These areas primarily serve local traffic rather than major transit routes
Passenger-to-Vehicle Ratio Analysis
Major highways and bridges show higher passenger-to-vehicle ratios, indicating greater use of public transport and shared vehicles Dapodi Bridge shows approximately 3.87 passengers per vehicle Local roads show lower ratios, suggesting more private vehicle usage