PCMC police announces traffic changes in Talegaon, Bhosari, PCMC and Hinjawadi areas for Ganesh Visarjan; check complete details for each area

Pune, September 14, 2024: The Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate (PCMC) have announced temporary traffic changes in areas under their jurisdiction in PCMC, including Hinjawadi, ahead of the Ganesh Visarjan.

The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the region, and the processions that accompany the immersion of Ganpati idols often result in large crowds gathering on the roads. This causes significant traffic jams and delays for motorists. To ensure safe and smooth traffic flow during the festival, the PCMC Traffic Branch, led by Deputy Commissioner of Police Bapu Bangar, has issued new traffic regulations, canceling any previous restrictions.

(For downloading the entire press release from Pimpri Chinchwad Police regarding traffic changes for Ganesh Visarjan 2024 in Talegaon, Bhosari, Hinjawadi and PCMC areas, kindly scroll down to the end.)

1. Traffic Change Notification – Bhosari Transport Department

The following traffic changes will be implemented in the Bhosari Transport Department area:

• Effective Dates and Times: September 11, 13, and 17, 2024, from 14:00 to 23:00.
• Entry Ban Routes:
  • Entry from Phugewadi to Shivaji Maharaj statue on the Pune side will be closed. Vehicles traveling to Pune via the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue from Shitladevi Chowk through the Phugewadi Dapodi Over Bridge will face restrictions.
  • Access will also be closed for vehicles heading under the Babar Petrol Pump to the Bhosari Overpass on the Pune-Nashik Highway.
• Alternative Routes:
  1. Vehicles can take a right turn from Shitladevi Chowk and proceed to their destination via Sangchi.
  2. Vehicles can proceed from Phugewadi Chowk to their desired location via the Harish Bridge underpass through Chopodi.
  3. Vehicles heading towards Dhavadevasti via the Bhosari Over Bridge should take a U-turn at Sadgurunagar Chowk, come down the Bhosari Bridge, and proceed towards Dighi-Alandi or their desired destination.

These changes are aimed at managing the traffic effectively during the festival period to minimize inconvenience and ensure smooth movement for motorists in the city.

2. Traffic Change Notification – Talegaon Transport Department

Temporary Traffic Changes – September 13, 2024 (18:00 to 00:00)

• Heavy Traffic Restrictions:
  • Affected Route: Heavy traffic moving to and from Talegaon to HP Chowk via National Highway No. 548-D will face restrictions.
  • Alternative Routes:
    1. Vehicles can use the route via Vadgaon Phata, Vadgaon Kaman, MIDC Talegaon, Navlakh Umbre, Badhalwadi, Bhamchandra Dongar, Vasuli Phata to HP Chowk to reach their destination.
    2. Vehicles heading from HP Chowk to Talegaon should turn right at HP Chowk, proceed via Indori Village to Jambwade Phata, Jadhavwadi Village, and then take a left from Ambi MIDC Circle to reach the desired destination via Vadgaon Phata.
• Entry Ban for Light Vehicles and Two-Wheelers:
  • Affected Route: Vadgaon Phata to Indrayani College. Light vehicles and two-wheelers moving towards Chakan from Mumbai will face restrictions.
  • Alternative Route:
    • Vehicles should take the route from Vadgaon Phata Society Corner, via Mantra City Road to BSNL Corner, then take a right turn at Kaka Halwai Sweet Mart/Shantai CT Corner, use Hindmata Bhuyari Marg to Janseva Vachanalaya, and finally take a right turn at Indrayani College to reach Chakan.

Temporary Traffic Changes – September 17, 2024

• Heavy Traffic Entry Ban:
  • Affected Route: Heavy traffic moving from Chakan towards Talegaon via Talwade and Dehuphata.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles should proceed from Dehuphata via Amritvel Hotel Corner, turn right via Indore Bypass, and continue through Jadhavwadi, Navlakh Umbre, and Talegaon MIDC to reach their destination.
• Road Closures:
  • Maruti Mandir Chowk to Prateek Garments: This road will be closed. Vehicles must use the internal village roads.
  • Maruti Mandir Chowk to Jijamata Chowk: Closed for all types of traffic.
  • Jijamata Chowk to Ganpati Chowk and Dolasnath Temple: Access will be restricted.
  • Khandge Petrol Pump to Jijamata Chowk: The road is closed for both directions.
• Internal Village Roads:
  • Hotel Apulki to Indori Gavthan Road: Access will be closed for all vehicle types from 18:00 to 00:00 on September 17, 2024. Vehicles must use the internal road network to reach their desired destination.

3. Traffic Change Notification – Sangvi Transport Department

Temporary Traffic Changes – September 13, 2024

• Route: Krishna Chowk to Famous Chowk
  • Closure: Access to vehicles traveling from Krishna Chowk to Famous Chowk via Water Tank Old Sangvi and Sangvi Mahatma Phule Bridge will be closed from 16:00 to 24:00.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles must use internal roads to reach their desired destination, bypassing the closed section.
• Route: Maheshwari Chowk to Old Sangvi
  • Closure: Access to vehicles moving from Maheshwari Chowk to Old Sangvi, including the route via Makan Hospital and Maharashtra Chowk, will be restricted.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles should travel through the Old Sangvi Water Tank route via Sangvi Mahatma Phule Bridge to reach their destination.
• Route: Krishna Chowk to Sai Chowk to Maheshwari Chowk
  • Closure: Access to the intersection from Krishna Chowk to Sai Chowk to Maheshwari Chowk will be closed to vehicles.
  • Alternative Route: Traffic will be diverted by turning left at Puram Chowk, proceeding through Mayuranagari, and MK Hotel, then turning right at Dhore Farm and using the Baburaoji Gholap college route via Mahatma Phule Bridge to reach the desired destination.
• Route: Krishna Chowk to Kranti Chowk/Famous Chowk
  • Closure: Access to the intersection from Krishna Chowk to Kranti Chowk/Famous Chowk will be restricted.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles should turn left at Puram Chowk, continue through Mayuranagari and MK Hotel, turn right at Dhore Farm, and use the Baburaoji Gholap college route via Mahatma Phule Bridge to reach their destination.
• Route: Krishna Chowk to Sai Chowk
  • Closure: The route from Krishna Chowk to Sai Chowk will be closed to traffic.
  • Alternative Route: Traffic will be redirected by turning left at Puram Chowk, proceeding through Mayuranagari, and MK Hotel, then turning right at Dhore Farm, using the Baburaoji Gholap college route via Mahatma Phule Bridge.
• Route: Sai Chowk to Krishna Chowk
  • Closure: Access from Sai Chowk to Krishna Chowk, including Baburaoji Gholap college, Dhore Farm, and Old Sangvi to the Water Tank, will be closed to vehicles.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles must use the Puram Chowk route, traveling through MK Hotel and Mayuranagari to reach their desired destination.
• Route: Water Tank Old Sangvi to Bank Off
  • Closure: Access to the route from the Old Water Tank and Shitole Petrol Pump Chowk near Maharashtra Chowk will be blocked, including access from Sangvi Police Station.
  • Alternative Route: Traffic should use the Mahatma Phule Bridge to reach the desired destination.

4. Traffic Change Notification – Wakad Transport Department

Wakad Traffic Restrictions – September 15-16, 2024

• Route: Sathe Chowk to Dutt Mandir Road
  • Closure: Vehicles on this route, including those turning left to Kaverinagar or right to Kalakhadak, will be restricted from 16:00 to 24:00 on September 15.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles must use Chowk to reach their desired destination.
• Route: Wakad Chowk to Dutt Mandir Road
  • Closure: Access to vehicles from Wakad Chowk to Dutt Mandir Road is restricted.
  • Alternative Route: Traffic will be diverted through Kaspte Corner to reach the desired destination.
• Route: Dutt Mandir Road (Wakad) to Mhatoba Chowk
  • Closure: Vehicles traveling from Utkarsh Chowk to Dutt Mandir Road towards Mhatoba Chowk will be denied access.
  • Alternative Route: Traffic will be redirected through Kaspte Corner.
• Route: Polaris Hospital Chowk to Dutt Mandir Road and Samrat Chowk
  • Closure: Traffic will be diverted as needed on these routes.

5. Traffic Change Notification – Chinchwad Transport Department

Chinchwad Traffic Restrictions – September 17, 2024

• Route: Ahimsa Chowk to Chafekar Chowk (via SKF Chowk)
  • Closure: Entry is banned for all vehicles from 15:00 to 24:00 on September 17.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles can use the Mumbai-Pune Highway to reach their destination.
• Route: Dalvinagar Bridge to Chafekar Chowk (via SKF Chowk)
  • Closure: Entry for all types of vehicles is banned on this route.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles will be diverted through Bijlinagar to reach the desired destination.
• Route: Walhekarwadi T Junction to Chafekar Chowk
  • Closure: Access for all vehicles is banned on this route.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles can turn left at Valhekarwadi Old Zakat, continue via Bijlinagar or through SKF via Khandobamal School to reach the desired destination.
• Route: PMT Bus Stop to Chafekar Chowk
  • Closure: Entry for all vehicles is restricted on this route.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles coming from Link Road can turn left and continue via Kalewadi.
• Route: Bhoi Ali and Chinchwad Chowki to Chafekar Chowk
  • Closure: Access for all types of vehicles is banned.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles will be redirected through Keshavnagar to reach their desired destination.
• Route: Chintamani Chowk (Walhekarwadi) to River View Chowk
  • Closure: Access for all types of vehicles is banned on this route.
  • Alternative Route: Vehicles can use Chinchwade Farm, pass through London Bridge, and continue via Ravet.
• Route: Ahimsa Chowk and River View Chowk
  • Closure: Vehicles coming from the Chafekar Flyover will be denied access on this route.
  • Alternative Route: From River View Chowk, traffic will proceed via Valhekarwadi, Sthalli, and Ahimsa Chowk to Mahaveer Chowk or through SKF Chowk.

6. Traffic Change Notification – Hinjawadi Transport Department

Key Traffic Restrictions in Hinjewadi

1. Route: Tata T Junction Chowk to Geometric Circle and Shivaji Chowk
   • Closure: The route from Tata T Junction Chowk to Geometric Circle towards Shivaji Chowk will be closed to traffic.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles coming from Phase-III will need to take the route via Lakshmi Chowk to reach their desired destination.
2. Route: Geometric Circle Chowk to Shivaji Chowk (via Mezza 9 Chowk)
   • Closure: Traffic from Mangaon, Wipro Circle Phase-I, and Geometric Circle Chowk towards Shivaji Chowk is prohibited.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles from Mangaon and Wipro Circle Phase-I should take a left at Geometric Circle, proceed to Tata T Junction Chowk, and turn right through Lakshmi Chowk to reach their destination.
3. Route: Mezza 9 Chowk to Shivaji Chowk
   • Closure: Entry for vehicles from Lakshmi Chowk to Mezza 9 Chowk towards Shivaji Chowk is restricted.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles on this route will proceed to their destination via Lakshmi Chowk.
4. Route: Shivaji Chowk to Hinjewadi Gavthan
   • Closure: Traffic turning left from Mezza-9 Chowk via Shivaji Chowk and right from Jambhulkar Gym Chowk via Shivaji Chowk towards Hinjewadi Gavthan is banned.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles on the said route from Mezza 9 Chowk to Shivaji Chowk will proceed via Lakshmi Chowk.
5. Route: Sakhre Wasti and Jambhulkar Gym Chowk to Shivaji Chowk
   • Closure: Vehicles from these areas are restricted from proceeding directly to Shivaji Chowk.
   • Alternative Route: Traffic will proceed from Shivaji Chowk to the desired destination via Aikri Marg Road, Vino Circle Phase-01 Chowk, Geometric Circle Chowk, and Tata T Junction Chowk.
6. Route: Kasturi Chowk to Shivaji Chowk (Hinjawadi)
   • Closure: Vehicles from Marunji Y Junction and Indian Oil Chowk to Shivaji Chowk Hinjawadi are prohibited.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles from Marunji Y Junction and Indian Oil Chowk will proceed via Kasturi Chowk, Vinode Vasti Chowk, and Laxmi Chowk.
7. Route: Jambhulkar Gym Chowk to Shivaji Chowk
   • Closure: Vehicles from Yakad Naka to Jambhulkar Gym Chowk and Shivaji Chowk via Indian Oil Chowk are banned.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles from this direction will take a right turn from Indian Oil Chowk, proceed through Kasturi Chowk, and then via Vinode Vasti Corner Chowk to their destination.

7. Traffic Change Notification – Pimpri Transport Department

Key Traffic Restrictions in Pimpri-Chinchwad

1. Route: Pimpri Chowk to Shagun Chowk
   • Closure: All vehicles are prohibited from traveling between Pimpri Chowk and Shagun Chowk.
   • Alternative Routes:
     1. From Pimpri Bridge, take a right turn and proceed via Bhatnagar to the desired destination.
     2. Use Empire Estate via Morwadi and cross the Mother Teresa Bridge to reach the destination via Kalewadi.
2. Route: Kalewadi Bridge to Deluxe Chowk, Karachi Chowk
   • Closure: All vehicles are prohibited from moving from Kalewadi Bridge to Deluxe Chowk and Karachi Chowk.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles from Kalewadi Bridge should turn right at Smashanbhumi Chowk instead of heading towards Deluxe Chowk and Karachi Chowk, then proceed to Jamtani Chowk.
3. Route: Chowk to Mahatma Phule College (Sikki Society)
   • Closure: Traffic towards Mahatma Phule College (Sikki Society) will be rerouted.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles will be directed to the right side via Navmaharashtra School and then to their desired destination.
4. Route: Pimpri Chowk to Gokul Hotel
   • Closure: All vehicles are prohibited from traveling between Pimpri Chowk and Gokul Hotel.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles can take the Pimpri Service Road in front of the Croma Showroom to reach their desired destination.
5. Route: Sarja Hotel to Pawaneshwar Temple
   • Closure: Traffic to Sarja Hotel and Pawaneshwar Temple is restricted.
   • Alternative Route: Vehicles should proceed via Shivaji Statue Pimpri to reach their destination. From the chowk, take a right turn from Mahatma Phule College (Sikki Society) and proceed via Navmaharashtra School.

Download the detailed press release here:

All of the above traffic changes and restrictions do not apply to emergency vehicles carrying out essential duties. Citizens are advised to make a note of these changes and plan their celebrations and travel accordingly throughout the areas under the jurisdiction of Pimpri Chinchwad Police Commissionerate.

(Article for information purposes only, for more accurate and detailed diversions and restrictions, kindly refer to the attached press release.)