As the palanquins of Sant Shri Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj arrive in Pune, the Pune Traffic Police have announced several road closures and alternative routes to manage the expected congestion. Here’s a detailed update on the traffic changes to help citizens navigate the city more efficiently during the Palkhi procession.
Sant Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi: Roads Closed for Traffic
The following roads will be closed to traffic to accommodate the Palkhi procession of Sant Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj:
- Kalash Phata to Bopkhel Phata / Vishrantwadi Chowk
- Mental Hospital Corner to Alandi Road Junction
- Sadalbaba Dargah to Patil Estate Road
- Chandra Chowk to Alandi Road
- New Ambedkar Setu and Chandra Chowk
- Holkar Bridge to Chandra Chowk and Holkar Bridge to Sapras Chowk
Roads Open for Traffic
To ensure smooth traffic flow, these roads will remain open:
- Dhanori Road and Inner Road
- Jail Road via Airport Road
- Internal roads should be used wherever possible
- Parnakuti Chowk – Gunjan Chowk
- Jail Road – Garrison Engineering Chowk
- Vishrantwadi Chowk
Combined Routes for Santshrestha Shri Tukaram Maharaj and Santshrestha Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj: Roads Closed to Traffic
The combined routes will see the following closures:
- Rangehills Chowk to Sancheti Chowk (Ganesh Khind Road)
- Khandojibaba Chowk to Veer Chafekar Chowk (Ferguson Road)
- Veer Chafekar Chowk to Wakdewadi Subway
- Gadgil Statue to S. Go Barve (Shivaji Road)
- Kumbhar Ves Chowk to Gadgil Putla Chowk and Maldhakka to Shahir Amar Sheikh Chowk
- Ghole Road and Apte Road
Roads Opened for Traffic
For alternative routes, consider these roads:
- Rangehills – Khadki Po. Stay Underpass – Poultry Farm Chowk – Old Mumbai – Pune Highway
- Rangehills – Senapati Bapat Road Tap Stop Chowk
- Khandojibaba Chowk – Karve Road
- Senapati Bapat Road – Rangehills
- Gadgil Statue – Kumbharves Chowk – R.T.O. Chowk
- Jehangir Road via Poultry Farm Chowk, Rangehills or Aundh
- Deccan Transport Division to Thopete Path (Modern College Road)
- Kumbharves – Pavle Chowk – Phadke Houd Chowk
- Maldhakka Chowk – Narpatgir Chowk – 15 August Chowk
- Kamala Nehru Hospital
Santshrestha Shri Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Arrival Route: Roads Closed for Traffic and Alternative Routes
Specific road closures and alternative routes for the arrival of Santshrestha Shri Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi:
Roads Closed to Traffic
- Bopodi Chowk to Khadki Bazar
- Church Square
- Poultry Farm Chowk
- Mula Road to Kamal Nayan Bajaj Udyan Chowk
Roads Opened for Traffic
- Church Square via internal road
- Bhau Patil – Bremen Chowk Aundh Marg
- Opposite Railway Police Headquarters Aundh Road – Bremen Chowk
- Internal roads should be used wherever possible
Additional Closures Starting at 2:00 AM
From 2:00 AM, certain roads will be closed as needed for the Santshrestha Shri Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi procession:
Roads Closed to Traffic
- All types of vehicles coming towards Pune on the old Mumbai-Pune highway will be stopped.
- R.T.O. to Engineering College Chowk
- Sadalbaba Dargah to Patil Estate Chowk
Roads Opened for Traffic
- Vehicles going to Pune/Mumbai from Bopodi Chowk should take Bhau Patil Road via Aundh to reach their destination via Bremen Chowk.
- R.T.O. Chowk Shaheer Amar Sheikh Chowk – Kumbhar Ves Chowk
- R.T.O. Chowk – Jahangir Chowk – Ambedkar Setu to Gunjan Marg
- Parnakuti Chowk – Bundagarden – via Mahatma Gandhi Chowk
These adjustments aim to facilitate the smooth passage of the Palkhi processions while minimizing traffic disruptions. Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly and use alternative roads to avoid delays.
