Ganeshotsava Traffic Plan in Pune: Diversions and Parking Arrangements

With the much-anticipated Ganesh festival just around the corner, Pune is gearing up to welcome a surge of devotees and celebrations. As the city anticipates heavy footfall on its roads in the coming days, the traffic department has proactively implemented route diversions to ensure smooth traffic flow and avoid congestion.

Additionally, the traffic department has established designated parking facilities at several locations across the city to accommodate visitors and prevent traffic snarls. Furthermore, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has also made alterations to its bus routes during the festival period. These changes in traffic movement and PMPML routes will be in effect from September 17 to September 19.

Traffic Arrangements:

1) Shivaji Road Closure: Vehicular traffic on Shivaji Road will be restricted from Gadgil Putla Chowk to Gotiram Bhaiyya Chowk during this period.

Alternative Routes:

• Travelers heading from Gadgil Putla Chowk can turn left onto Santaji Ghorpade Path, then proceed to Kumarves Chowk, Shahir Amar Shaikh Chowk, and their desired destination.
• For those traveling from Shivajinagar towards Shivaji Road, it’s advisable to avoid the right turn at S.G. Barve Chowk. Instead, continue straight on JM Road and take a left turn at Khandoji Baba Chowk, proceeding to Tilak Chowk Road to reach Tilak Road.
• Drivers en route from Jhansi Rani Chowk to Sude Chowk and then towards Kumbharves via Dengale Bridge should opt for either the Khadde Chowk – PMC – Mangala Theatre Lane and Kumaras route or the Premier Garage Chowk – Gadgil Statue via Shivaji Bridge Road – Kumbharves Chowk route.

2) Savarkar Statue Chowk to Samadhan Bhel Center (Sinhgad Road): During the Ganapati idol sale period, both sides of the road will remain open, but parking of vehicles will not be allowed on the road. Barricades and ropes will be used as necessary.

Parking Arrangements:

1. From Mitramandal Chowk to Patil Plaza
2. From Jamnalal Bajaj Statue to Puram Chowk (right side of the road)
3. From Nilayam Bridge to Sinhgad Road Junction

Roads Open to Traffic: The following roads will remain open to all types of vehicles (except heavy vehicles):

1. From Phadke Haud Chowk to Jijamata Chowk via Footka Buruj
2. From Appa Balwant Chowk to Budhwar Chowk via Moti Chowk
3. Sonya Maruti Chowk to Belbaug Chowk via Sevasadan Chowk
4. At Minwahan and Aryan Parking facilities in Mandai
5. Shahu Chowk (only the left side of the road from Fergusson College Road Junction to Rashtra Bhushan Chowk)

PMPML Buses Diversion:

1. Buses traveling from Shivajinagar Bus Stand to Swargate will take the route via Shivaji Bridge, passing through S.G. Barve Chowk. From there, they will proceed on Jungli Maharaj Road to Tilak Road, eventually reaching Swargate.
2. Buses heading to Swargate from the Corporation Bus Stop will travel via Jungli Maharaj Road, passing through Jhansi Rani Chowk, Alka Talkies Chowk, Tilak Road, and Shastri Road to reach Swargate.

As Pune prepares to welcome Lord Ganesha with open arms, these traffic diversions and arrangements aim to ensure a hassle-free and safe celebration for all residents and visitors.