Pune Municipal Corporation Elections 2026: Traffic Restrictions And Diversions Announced From January 14 To 16

Pune, January 14, 2026: In view of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) General Elections 2025–26, the Pune City Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions and diversions across several parts of the city from January 14 to January 16 to ensure smooth conduct of election-related activities.

According to an official notification issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Himmat Jadhav, traffic regulations will be enforced on January 14 for ballot box distribution, January 15 for polling, and January 16 for vote counting. The measures aim to prevent congestion near polling centres, counting venues, schools, colleges and various administrative offices.

The restrictions will be in effect daily from 6 am to 7 pm, depending on local requirements. Vehicles providing essential services—such as police, fire brigade, ambulances and vehicles involved in election duties—will be exempted.

Key Traffic Restrictions and Diversions:

Hadapsar Traffic Division

• The stretch from Shiv Sena Chowk to Saneguruji Chowk (Hadapsar Vesh) will remain closed to traffic.
• Alternative routes include:
  • Shiv Sena Chowk–Amardham Crematorium via Malwadi DP Road
  • Hadapsar Gadi Tal–Sanjeevani Hospital Road via Siddheshwar Hotel

Samarth Traffic Division

• Traffic restrictions will be imposed on routes connecting Power House Chowk, Banerjee Chowk, Sant Kabir Chowk, Quarter Gate Chowk, AD Camp Chowk and Old Motor Stand.
• Diversions will be provided via DP Road, Shantai Hotel, Bahubali Chowk and Seven Loves Chowk as required.

Koregaon Park Traffic Division

• The road from North Main Road (Lane C) towards the water supply centre, Burning Ghat and Mahatma Gandhi Chowk will be closed.
• Commuters are advised to use Koregaon Park Junction to ABC Farms via North Main Road as an alternative route.
• Vehicles coming from Mahatma Gandhi Chowk towards Koregaon Park Junction and ABC Farms up to the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Memorial should follow designated diversion routes.

Viman Nagar, Vishrambaug and Dattawadi Traffic Divisions

• Multiple internal routes, including stretches near Phoenix Mall, Puram Chowk, Tilak Chowk, Alka Talkies Chowk, Bajirao Road, Shastri Road, Senadatta Chowk, Dandekar Bridge, Sarasbaug and ABC Chowk, will face temporary closures or diversions.
• Motorists are advised to follow signage and directions issued by traffic police personnel on duty.

Public Advisory

The Pune Traffic Police have appealed to citizens to:

• Use the notified alternative routes during the restriction period
• Cooperate with traffic police personnel and volunteers
• Plan travel in advance to avoid delays

Authorities have assured that these arrangements are temporary and essential to ensure a smooth, safe and congestion-free election process in the city.