In light of the annual Mhatoba Maharaj Yatra taking place today (Saturday) in Hinjawadi, a traditional Bagad procession will be held, prompting traffic diversions in the Hinjawadi and Wakad areas. Deputy Commissioner of Police Bapu Bangar announced that vehicular movement will be restricted from 3 PM to 10 PM to facilitate the event.The Mhatoba Maharaj Yatra is a significant religious celebration expected to attract approximately 1.5 to 2 lakh devotees.
To ensure the smooth flow of the procession and to minimize traffic congestion, adjustments have been made to traffic routes in the vicinity.The police are urging commuters to utilize alternative routes and cooperate with traffic authorities to maintain order during this busy time. Several areas in the city are also experiencing traffic changes due to events related to the Yatra.
Traffic Diversion Details:
- Tata Tea Chowk to Wakad Naka: Traffic is restricted. Vehicles coming from Wipro Circle (Phase 2) via Shivaji Chowk to Wakad Naka must divert via Tata Tea Junction → Laxmi Chowk → Bhujbal (Bhumkar) Chowk to reach their destination.
- Geometric Circle to Wakad Naka: Entry is restricted. Traffic must take a left turn from Mezza-9 Chowk via Shivaji Chowk → Laxmi Chowk → Bhujbal Chowk.
- Shivaji Chowk to Bhujbal Chowk: Closed for vehicles. Use Kasturi Chowk → Indian Oil Chowk → Wakad village as an alternate route.
- Kaspate Chowk to Wakadgaon Chowk: Traffic is restricted. Vehicles must turn right from Kaspate Chowk and proceed via Jagtap Dairy Chowk to reach their destination.
- Kaspate Corner to Wakadgaon Chowk: Closed. Use Mhatoba Chowk → Pink City Road for diversions.
Additional restrictions apply for vehicles traveling:
- From Vinode Chowk to Kasturi Chowk
- From Dattamandir Road (Utkarsh Chowk) to Wakadgaon Chowk
- From Wakad Y-Junction to Kaspate Chowk
Citizens are requested to cooperate with traffic authorities and plan their travel accordingly to avoid inconvenience during this significant event.
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