Pune: Vijaystambh Event to Bring Temporary Traffic Changes in Pimpri-Chinchwad; Alternate Routes Announced

Residents and commuters traveling through Pimpri-Chinchwad should be prepared for temporary traffic diversions as the city gears up for the Vijaystambh Pernefata program. To manage the expected surge in vehicles and ensure public safety, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Traffic Police have announced special traffic arrangements along the Pune–Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar) Highway and surrounding areas.

According to official orders issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Vivek Patil, these traffic regulations will remain in force from 10:00 a.m. on December 31, 2025, until midnight on January 1, 2026.

Key Restrictions Around Event Area

During this period, private vehicles will not be allowed on the Chakan–Shikrapur and Shikrapur–Chakan roads. Only buses transporting program attendees will be permitted on these routes. Private cars, jeeps, and other light vehicles belonging to attendees will not be allowed to enter these stretches.

Additionally, heavy and multi-axle vehicles traveling towards Alandi from Chakan Alandi Phata, Bharatmata Chowk, Moshi Chowk, and Panjarpol Chowk will face movement restrictions.

Diversions for Vehicles Coming from Mumbai

Traffic entering the city from Mumbai towards Ahilyanagar will be diverted based on vehicle type:

Heavy trucks and goods vehicles will be rerouted via:

Wadgaon Maval – HP Chowk – Mhalunge – Vasoli Phata

Or Waghjai Nagar – Birdawadi – Rohkal Phata – Pune–Nashik Road – Khed – Manchar – Narayangaon – Alephata

Private light vehicles will be diverted through Talegaon – Chakan – Khed – Shirur routes.

Vehicles traveling from Alandi and Koyali towards Rasika Hotel Chowk will be redirected via Chakan.

MIDC Areas: Heavy Vehicle Restrictions

Heavy vehicles from MIDC zones such as Chakan, Mhalunge, Markal, and Talegaon will not be allowed to use routes designated for event attendees. To maintain smooth movement, alternate routes have been assigned by traffic authorities.

Additional Advisory for Private Vehicles:

During this period, private vehicles heading towards Lonikand are advised to use Alankapuram Chowk (Tapkir Chowk) or Charholi Phata as alternate routes, as heavy vehicles from the MIDC area are restricted from using attendee-designated roads.

Routes for Event Attendees

Buses from Nashik will reach Shikrapur parking via the Chakan route

Buses from Mumbai will use the Wadgaon Phata – Mhalunge – Chakan route

Light vehicles coming via the old Mumbai–Pune Highway will be diverted through Alandi Phata – Bharatmata Chowk – Moshi Chowk – Alandi – Markal – Tulapur, leading to Lonikand parking

Height Restrictions and Emergency Exemptions

Authorities have imposed height restrictions on select routes, allowing only vehicles below 8 feet in height that are carrying attendees. However, essential services such as ambulances, fire brigade vehicles, and police vehicles are fully exempt from these traffic restrictions.

DCP Vivek Patil has urged citizens, commuters, and transport operators to follow the alternate routes, avoid restricted roads, and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed across the region.