Traffic Diversions on Pune-Nagar Highway Announced for Vijaystambh Program Starting December 31

Pune, 30th December 2024: A Vijaystambh greeting program will take place at Koregaon Bhima on January 1, 2025, with a large number of attendees expected. To ensure smooth traffic flow on the Pune-Nagar Highway and prevent congestion, significant traffic diversions will be implemented starting from 2 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and will remain in effect until midnight on January 1, 2025.

Traffic Diversions and Routes:

Pune to Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar): Vehicles should take the Kharadi bypass road and continue via Mundhwa, Magarpatta Chowk, Pune-Solapur Road, Kedgaon Chauphula, Nhavare, and Shirur.

Alandi and Chakan (via Solapur Road): Drivers should proceed through Hadapsar, Magarpatta Chowk, and Kharadi bypass road towards Vishrantwadi and continue to Alandi and Chakan.

Mumbai to Pune: Heavy vehicles should use the Vadgaon Maval, Chakan, Khed, Manchar, Narayangaon, and Alephata route. Light vehicles can proceed via Vadgaon Maval, Chakan, Khed, Pabal, and Shirur.

Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, and Katraj: Drivers should take the route through Mantarwadi Phata, Magarpatta Chowk, and then proceed to Shirur via Hadapsar and Kedgaon Chauphula.

Traffic Restrictions and Road Closures:

The Alandi-Tulapur Bridge over the Indrayani River is closed to heavy vehicles; only light vehicles are permitted.

Heavy vehicles heading to Wagholi via Vishrantwadi and Lohgaon will be diverted.

Parking Arrangements for Attendees:
Parking facilities have been set up at the following locations:

1. Aple Ghar, Lonikand
2. Buddhist Vasti
3. Next to Monica Hotel
4. Behind Omsai Hotel
5. Tulapur Phata
6. Tulapur Road Y Point
7. Near Hotel Ganesh Misal
8. Tulapur Road next to Hotel Shetki Misal
9. Next to Nisarga Lodge
10. Phulgaon Sainik School Ground
11. Theur Road next to Somvanshi Academy
12. Khandobacha Mal
13. Perne Phata near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue

Heavy Vehicle Ban:
Heavy vehicles will be restricted from entering the following areas to reduce congestion:

Theur Phata, Loni Kalbhor

Harris Bridge, Khadki

Bopkhel Phata, Vishrantwadi

Baner Radha Chowk

Navale Bridge, Sinhagad Road

Katraj Chowk

Khadi Machine Chowk, Kondhwa

Mantarwadi Phata, Fursungi

Markal Bridge

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Amol Zende has urged the public to cooperate with the traffic management plan. “Billboards with information on traffic changes will be placed at various locations. Drivers are requested to follow instructions carefully,” said Zende.

The police department has advised the public to plan their travel in advance and adhere to the traffic guidelines to ensure a smooth and safe experience during the event.