A fully completed bridge connecting Kharadi and Keshav Nagar in Pune has remained closed for nearly seven months, leaving commuters trapped in daily traffic snarls. While the Pune Municipal Corporation says the approach road is still under construction, local residents allege the real reason is a political dispute over who should inaugurate the bridge. The prolonged closure has forced some two-wheeler riders to bypass barricades and use the footpath to cross, raising serious concerns over commuter safety.