Pune: Traffic Diversions Announced in the City for Army Day Celebrations on January 15
Pune Traffic Police have announced significant traffic restrictions in Yerwada and Khadki on January 15 due to the Army Day celebrations. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the Army Day parade at the Bombay Engineers Group (BEG) ground in Yerwada. The restrictions will be enforced from 7 AM to 11 AM to ensure smooth movement during the event.
Key Traffic Regulations:
- Parking Restrictions: Parking is prohibited on both sides of the road between Alandi Road Chowk and Chandrama Chowk, and Chandrama Chowk to Holkar Bridge.
- Heavy Vehicle Restrictions: Heavy vehicles will be restricted from entering Yerwada from the following points between 6 AM and 11 PM:
- Harris Bridge in Khadki
- Kharadi Bypass on Nagar Road
- Shastri Nagar Chowk
- Shadalbaba Chowk
- Vishrantwadi Chowk
Traffic Diversions for General Commuters:
- Shadalbaba Chowk to Khadki via Chandrama Chowk: Traffic will remain closed. Motorists should reroute through Dr. Ambedkar Chowk, Alandi Chowk, Sapras Police Chowki in Vishrantwadi, and Old Holkar Bridge.
- Vishrantwadi to Khadki via Holkar Bridge: Traffic will be restricted. Drivers can use the alternative route through Sapras Police Chowki and Old Holkar Bridge.
- Bopodi Chowk, Khadki Bazaar, and Church Chowk towards Holkar Bridge and Yerwada: Traffic will be diverted through Patil Estate and Wakdewadi.
- Old Mumbai-Pune Road to Khadki Bazaar via Poultry Chowk Underpass: Access will be restricted. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Amol Zende has urged commuters to use alternate routes and plan their travel in advance to avoid inconvenience during the restricted hours.
