Pune: Check Updated Traffic Diversions Announced for today and tomorrow for ‘Tarang-2025’ and Lokmat Mahamarathon

Pune News: The Pune Traffic Police has issued temporary traffic regulations for two major events in the city: the “Tarang-2025” program and the Lokmat Mahamarathon. These changes aim to ensure smooth and safe traffic movement during the events.

Tarang-2025 Program:
The “Tarang-2025” program will be held at the Police Headquarters, Shivajinagar, on 15th February 2025. Due to the presence of V.V.I.P.s and dignitaries, the following traffic changes will be implemented from 4 PM to Midnight:

• The road from Shimla Chowk to Hardikar Petrol Pump to Veer Chaphekar Chowk will be closed for all vehicles.
• Alternate Route: Shimla Chowk → In front of Pride Hotel → Veer Chaphekar Over Bridge → Suryamukhi Chowk.

Additionally traffic police have shared the following traffic changes from 2 pm to midnight today, i.e. February 15

• Modern Chowk to Deccan Traffic Division (100 meters) – This stretch will temporarily allow two-way traffic.
• Road Closures:
  • Vasantrao Deshmukh Path (Ghole Road-bound traffic) – Traffic on this route will be completely closed.
  • Traffic from J.M. Road towards Surabhi Lane – No entry will be permitted on this route.

Alternate Routes:

• Vehicles will be diverted via Modern Chowk → Jhansi Rani Statue Chowk → Ghole Road → Desired Destination.

Please find the original press releases from Pune Traffic Police in this regard:

Citizens are requested to use the alternate route and cooperate with traffic staff and volunteers.

Lokmat Mahamarathon:
Under the jurisdiction of Baner and Chatushrungi Traffic Department, Lokmat Newspaper, will organize a Mahamarathon on 16th February 2025. The marathon route will cover Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sports Complex, Mhalunge, Radha Chowk, Balewadi High Street, Mamta Chowk, Laxmi Mata Mandir Chowk, Ganesh Dutt Mandir Chowk, Jupiter Hospital Chowk, Alom County Road, Aundh Baner Link Road, Medipoint Chowk, Nagars Road, Bhale Chowk, West End Mall Road, Parihar Chowk, Bremen Chowk, and Raj Bhavan, returning to the Sports Complex.

Traffic changes will be in effect from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM:

1. Radha Chowk to Saikar Chowk: Closed for all traffic (4:00 AM – 9:00 AM).
2. Saikar Chowk to Radha Chowk: Closed in both directions.
3. Saikar Chowk to Mamta Chowk: Closed (4:00 AM – 9:00 AM).
4. Mamta Chowk to Saikar Chowk: Closed in both directions.
5. Specific routes will have right-side traffic, with the left side reserved for the marathon.
6. Raj Bhavan to Rishi Malhotra Chowk: Completely closed.
7. No parking or halting on the marathon route from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Please find the original press release from Pune Traffic Police in this regard:

Citizens are advised to use alternative routes and cooperate with traffic personnel.