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Shivjayanti 2025: Road Closures, Route Changes & PMPML Diversions in Pune
In anticipation of the Shiv Jayanti celebrations, which commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Pune City Traffic Police have announced significant traffic diversions and road closures for Wednesday. These measures aim to ensure public safety and maintain smooth traffic flow during the event.To facilitate the movement of processions honoring Shiv Jayanti, several key roads and intersections in central Pune will be temporarily closed. The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) will operate buses on alternative routes to minimize disruptions to public transportation. Commuters are encouraged to heed the instructions of traffic personnel and plan their travel accordingly.
The traffic diversions will commence at 6 AM on Wednesday and remain in effect until the conclusion of the processions on Shivaji Road, Bajirao Road, Laxmi Road, and Nehru Road. Emergency service vehicles will be exempt from these diversions, as confirmed by Deputy Commissioner (Traffic) Amol Zende.Key traffic redirection points include the following:
- Nehru Road, Laxmi Road, Shivaji Road, and Bajirao Road will be rerouted from 7 AM until the end of the processions.
- Traffic from Jijamata Chowk to Swargate via Shivaji Road will be diverted through SG Barwe Chowk, Jangali Maharaj Road, Khandojiaba Chowk, and Tilak Road after the Jai Bharat, Jai Shivaji Padyatra.
- Traffic from Ganesh Road to Phadke Huad will be redirected via Daruwala Bridge.
Check the tweet coming from the authorities:
दिनांक १९/०२/२०२५ रोजी श्री.छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज जयंती निमित्त तसेच “जय शिवाजी जय भारत “पदयात्रे अनुषंगाने शहरातील मध्यवर्ती भागातील वाहतूक व्यवस्थेतील बदलाबाबत प्रसिद्धीपत्रक.. pic.twitter.com/F3ouuYMmFT
— पुणे शहर वाहतूक पोलीस (@PuneCityTraffic) February 18, 2025
Parking facilities will be provided at Sangamwadi Parking, FC Ground, Nadipatra Parking, and Agri College Ground. Additionally, traffic changes will also be implemented for the ‘Jai Shivaji – Jai Bharat’ padyatra, scheduled from 7 AM to 2 PM, affecting traffic on FC Road and JM Road due to the procession’s route.Drivers and commuters are advised to remain vigilant and adjust their travel plans accordingly to avoid delays.
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