Pune: Traffic Diversions Announced Ahead Of Vrikshathon Marathon On June 1
Pune: Traffic Diversions Announced Ahead Of Vrikshathon Marathon On June 1
Pune, May 30 – In anticipation of the upcoming Vrikshathon Marathon scheduled for June 1, the Pune City Traffic Police have issued a comprehensive traffic diversion plan for the Shivajinagar and Chatushrungi areas to ensure smooth conduct of the event and public safety.
The marathon will commence from the Pune Police Headquarters in Shivajinagar and will cover key city areas including Veer Chaphekar Chowk, Suryamukhi Datt Mandir Chowk, Cosmos U-turn, SB Junction, University Road, Pashan, NDA Road, Bavdhan, and Chandni Chowk, before looping back to the starting point.
Traffic will be restricted from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Sunday, June 1. The traffic department has urged commuters to opt for alternate routes and avoid the affected areas during this period.
Major Diversions & Closures:
- Shivajinagar to Chatushrungi Route: Closed. Use Simla Chowk → Sancheti Chowk → Patil Estate or GM Road as an alternative.
- From FC Road: Diverted via Sant Dnyaneshwar Paduka Chowk → Ekbote Lane → Simla Chowk; or via Lalit Mahal Chowk → Paduka Chowk → Bhushan Chowk → Ekbote Lane → Simla Chowk.
- Nargis Dutt Lane Area: Vehicles redirected through Model Colony Road → Hotel Ambassador → Lalit Mahal Chowk → Sant Dnyaneshwar Chowk → Bhushan Chowk → Simla Chowk.
- Suryamukhi Datt Mandir Lane and LIC Lane: Temporarily closed.
- BM Thorat Chowk to SB Road: Rerouted via Sant Dnyaneshwar Paduka Chowk.
- Modern Chowk to Revenue Colony Lane: A 100-meter stretch will operate as a two-way road temporarily.
- Chandni Chowk to Pashan: No entry from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
- Pashan to Abhimanshree: Take Balaji Chowk → Pashan Sus Road → Baner Link Road.
- Range Hills Area: Traffic moving from Khadki to Range Hills redirected via Symphony Circle.
- ILS Law College Road to SB Road via Nal Stop: Use JW Marriott Chowk → Deep Bungalow Chowk.
- Khau Galli Route (Om Super Market Chowk to Ganeshkhind Road): Closed.
- JW Marriott to Ganeshkhind Road: No vehicular movement allowed.
- Baner-Balewadi to Pune University: Vehicles rerouted via Baner Phata → ITI Road → Parihar Chowk → Bremen Chowk → Dr. Ambedkar Chowk (Khadki side).
- From Pimpri-Chinchwad via Aundh: Take Bremen Chowk → Spicer Road → IUCAA Gate → Dr. Ambedkar Chowk.
Parking Restrictions:
Parking and halting of vehicles will be strictly prohibited along the entire marathon route between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Authorities have appealed to the public for cooperation during the event and advised all motorists to plan their travel accordingly to avoid delays and congestion.
