Chakan MIDC road and traffic problems, told with sarcasm
Chakan is one of Maharashtra's major industrial belts, and the journey to it is now a topic of its own.
These are real stories from Chakan and its MIDC area. Each one has a sarcastic letter, then the facts and links to the reports.
The stories so far
- HM-RE015
Chakan's factory roads are 70 metres wide, until you try to reach them
Workers lose about four hours a day, which is a generous contribution to the national road experience.
Chakan, India, Infrastructure, 6 November 2026
Reported - HM-RE016
Chakan's potholes now have a 14-department committee
A pothole, in our experience, is a hole. This one has a reporting structure.
Chakan, India, Governance, 6 November 2026
Reported - HM-RE017
Chakan's road repair returned the road to its original ingredients
Crushed stone and sand, served loose. Punctures included at no extra charge.
Chakan, India, Infrastructure, 6 November 2026
Reported