Traffic Restrictions in Pune for Mahashivratri Celebrations
Pune: Traffic Diversions Introduced At Mundhwa Chowk To Tackle Congestion
Pune: The Pune City Traffic Police have announced traffic changes in the Yerawada and Faraskhana areas for Mahashivratri celebrations on Wednesday. These changes will be enforced from 8 AM to 10 PM to facilitate the smooth conduct of festivities at Punyeshwar Temple (Faraskhana) and Tarakeshwar Temple (Yerawada).
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Amol Zende issued the notification on Tuesday. The restrictions will not apply to emergency services, police, and military vehicles.
Traffic Changes in Faraskhana Division (Punyeshwar Temple)
- Road Closures: Punyeshwar Road and Agarwal Road will be closed for traffic.
- Diversions:
- Vehicles from Kumbharves Chowk to Phadke Haud Chowk will be diverted via Jijamata Chowk and Ganesh Road.
- Vehicles from Phadke Haud Chowk to Kumbharves Chowk will be routed via Futka Buruj, Bajiroad, and Gadgil Statue.
- Vehicles from Kamla Nehru Hospital to Agarwal Road will be redirected via Daruwala Bridge, Devaji Baba Chowk, Phadke Haud, and Ganesh Road.
Traffic Changes in Yerawada Division (Tarakeshwar Temple)
- Road Closure: The road from Tarakeshwar Chowk to Gunjan Chowk will be closed for traffic.
- Diversions:
- Traffic from Tarakeshwar Chowk will be diverted via Shahadalbaba Chowk and Ambedkar Chowk.
- Traffic from Sangamwadi to Tarakeshwar Chowk will be stopped and redirected via Ambedkar Chowk.
- Vehicles from Chandrama Chowk to Tarakeshwar Chowk will be stopped. Instead, they will be diverted via Shahadalbaba Chowk and Golf Club Chowk.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and plan their travel accordingly.
