Pune: Night Traffic Ban Near Bhide Wada Memorial Begins, Diversions in Place Till August 25
Pune: Night Traffic Ban Near Bhide Wada Memorial Begins, Diversions in Place Till August 25
Pune, August 6, 2025 – In view of ongoing construction work for the Bhide Wada Memorial — the site of India’s first school for girls — the Pune Traffic Department has announced a significant traffic change. Vehicular movement near Budhwar Chowk on Shivaji Road will be completely restricted at night to facilitate the memorial’s construction.
According to the Faraskhana Traffic Division, traffic on Shivaji Road will remain closed between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM from August 2 to August 25, 2025. Commuters are advised to use the alternative routes specified below.
Alternative Routes:
- From S. G. Barve Chowk to Swargate: Vehicles will be diverted via J. M. Road → Khandojibaba Chowk → Tilak Chowk → Tilak Road to reach Swargate.
- From S. G. Barve Chowk to PMC Office: Use J. M. Road → Jhansi Rani Chowk → left turn → PMC.
- PMPL Buses from Daruwala Bridge to Jijamata Chowk: Will be rerouted from Devjibaba Chowk → left at Hamjekhan Chowk → Lakshmi Road.
- Four-wheelers from Appa Balwant Chowk to Budhwar Chowk: Traffic will be stopped. Instead, turn right from Budhwar Chowk near Bijlee Shop → Shrikrishna Talkies → Kanjale Chowk (City Post) → Lakshmi Road.
- Traffic from Kumbhar Ves Chowk towards Gadgil Statue, Shivaji Road: Vehicles to be diverted via Dengle Bridge → NCP Office route to their destination.
This temporary diversion is essential to ensure the smooth and safe construction of the historic Bhide Wada Memorial. Authorities urge citizens to cooperate and plan accordingly during the closure hours.
