India, July 14 -- In a bid to ease traffic congestion on roads leading to Lohegaon Airport, the Pune Traffic Police have intensified enforcement along the Airport Road stretch. Between July 6 and July 12, action was taken against 1,278 vehicles, with a particular focus on cabs found parked illegally or obstructing traffic.

The week-long drive led to the collection of Rs.9.36 lakh in fines, of which Rs.1.03 lakh has already been paid, according to traffic police officers.

The crackdown follows mounting complaints from flyers and local residents about long delays caused by traffic snarls, especially near the newly-opened Aero Mall, residential complexes, and key junctions on New Airport Road. A major contributor to the congestion has been...