Demand NMMC and traffic police to tackle the issue

Residents of Sai Sangat CHS, Sector 3, Sanpada, have raised urgent concerns over severe parking congestion that is blocking access to their society, creating life-threatening delays during emergencies.

A complaint by resident Tanmay Girnarkar on the social media platform X has drawn attention to the crisis, highlighting how commuter vehicles routinely obstruct the society’s B-wing gate and the entire lane, leaving senior citizens and patients at daily risk.

Despite repeated requests to the society management to regulate parking, no action has been taken, forcing residents to physically move vehicles to access their own homes.

Girnarkar stated that ambulances cannot enter during emergencies, making it impossible for critical patients to receive timely medical attention. He cited three personal instances where blocked access caused irreparable harm, including delays during his father’s chemotherapy sessions and incidents involving the demise of residents. He stressed the urgency of the matter, saying, “We urgently seek intervention to ensure at least four feet of clear space for safe access. Lives depend on it.”

An image shared by the resident depicts a narrow lane lined with parked two-wheelers and commuter vehicles, reducing space for pedestrians and emergency access. People can be seen walking cautiously through the cluttered road, while the society’s exterior appears aged and densely packed with satellite dishes and metal sheets.

“The narrow lane is filled with parked two-wheelers and commuter vehicles, leaving us with little room to walk or for emergency vehicles to pass through. It is frustrating that despite our efforts to address this issue, the problem persists, putting our lives at risk,” said Santosh Patil, another Sanpada resident.

The society’s exterior is also cluttered with satellite dishes and metal sheets, which only adds to the congestion the residents face on a daily basis.

“We have repeatedly asked the society management to hire a watchman to regulate parking or to put up ‘No Parking’ signs, but nothing has changed. We urgently need a permanent solution, such as designated parking zones and stricter enforcement of no-parking rules, to ensure our safety,” said Madhavi Jadhav, a resident of Sector 3, Sanpada.

Residents have urged the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and traffic police to implement a permanent and sustainable solution, such as designated parking zones, stricter enforcement of no-parking rules, and regular monitoring.