Pune Traffic Alert: Major Road Closures and Diversions from June 20–23 for Palkhi 2025 Procession
Pune Traffic Alert: Major Road Closures and Diversions from June 20–23 for Palkhi 2025 Procession
As part of the annual Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi processions, the Pune Traffic Police have announced significant traffic changes from June 20 to June 23, 2025.
These processions are a central feature of Maharashtra’s Warkari tradition, and this year, thousands of devotees are expected to walk alongside the ceremonial Paduka (sacred footwear) of the revered saints.
To ensure the smooth flow of the procession and public safety, heavy vehicles will not be permitted on key routes, and several roads in Alandi, Dehu, Khadki, Shivajinagar, and central Pune will be fully or partially closed. The public is advised to avoid unnecessary travel and use suggested alternate routes.
Key Details:
- Dates of restriction: June 20 to June 23, 2025
- Timings: From 2:00 am, June 20, until the Palkhis exit Pune
- Ban on heavy vehicles on all major Palkhi routes
- Purpose: Safety, smooth movement of Palkhi, crowd management
Impacted Areas:
For Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi (via Alandi):
- Kalas Phata to Bopkhel Phata – Closed
- Alternate: Dhanori internal roads
- Mental Hospital Corner to Alandi Junction – Closed
- Alternate: Jail Road and Airport Road
- Sadalbaba Chowk to Patil Estate – Closed
- Alternate: Parnakuti Chowk to Garrison Engineer Square
For Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi (via Dehu):
- Bopodi Chowk to Khadki Bazar – Closed
- Alternate: Via Church Chowk
- Poultry Farm Chowk – Closed
- Alternate: Railway Police HQ → Aundh Road → Bremen Chowk
- Old Mumbai-Pune Road till Engineering College Chowk – Closed
- Alternate: Bhau Patil Road → Aundh Road → Bremen Chowk
- RTO to Engineering College Chowk – Closed
- Alternate: Shahir Amar Shaikh Chowk → Kumbhar Ves → Jehangir Chowk → Ambedkar Setu
Joint Procession and Final Stretch (from June 22, 12 PM):
Once both Palkhis converge near Engineering College Chowk:
- Range Hill Chowk to Sancheti Chowk – Closed
- Alternate: Khadki Underpass → Poultry Farm Chowk
- Khandoji Baba Chowk to Veer Chaphekar Chowk – Closed
- Alternate: Karve Road → Senapati Bapat Road
- Gadgil Statue to SG Barve Chowk – Closed
- Alternate: Kumbhar Ves → RTO Chowk
- Deccan Division to Thopte Path Chowk – Closed
- Alternate: Ghole Road → Apte Road
Suggested Alternate Routes:
- Senapati Bapat Road
- Nal Stop
- Shastri Road
- Ranka Chowk
- Rameshwar Chowk
- Phadke Haud Chowk
Crowd & Safety Measures:
- 719 sanitation points and medical stations active across the route
- Quick Response Teams (QRTs), BDDS squads, and fire safety units deployed
- Drones and CCTV cameras monitoring live movement
- Central Command Center operational for coordination
Advisory from Pune Traffic Police:
- Use only designated detours
- Follow on-ground police instructions
- Avoid unnecessary travel in procession zones
- Vehicles with the Palkhi must follow assigned routes only
- Non-compliance may lead to penalties or delays
The administration has emphasized that all citizens, especially logistics operators and commuters, should plan travel accordingly and contribute to a smooth and respectful procession environment.
