Pune City Traffic Police have announced a traffic advisory ahead of the grand Shiv Jayanti 2025 celebrations to ensure public safety and smooth vehicle movement. The traffic plan will be in effect from 6 a.m. on Wednesday until the conclusion of the processions.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Amol Zende shared the details of the plan, which includes alternate routes for key roads like Nehru Road, Laxmi Road, Shivaji Road, and Bajirao Road. Special arrangements have also been made for public transport and parking. Emergency vehicles will be exempt from the diversions.
Traffic diversions for Shiv Jayanti 2025 include the following:
- Traffic from Jijamata Chowk to Swargate via Shivaji Road will be redirected from SG Barwe Chowk, Jangali Maharaj Road, Khandoji Baba Chowk, and Tilak Road due to the ‘Jai Bharat, Jai Shivaji’ Padyatra.
- Vehicles traveling from Ganesh Road to Phadke Huad and Jijamata Chowk will be diverted via Daruwala Bridge.
- Laxmi Road procession traffic will be diverted through Sant Kabir Chowk and Samarth Division.
- Vehicles from Puram Chowk to Shivajinagar via Bajirao Road will be redirected from Puram Chowk, Tilak Road, Alka Talkies Chowk, and Fergusson College Road.
- Traffic from Appa Balwant Chowk to Budhwar Chowk and Bajirao Road to Futka Buruj will be diverted via Kelkar Road.
Temporary parking zones have been set up at the following locations:
- Sangamwadi Parking (for commuters from the eastern side)
- FC Ground Parking (for those traveling via FC Road)
- Nadipatra Parking (for visitors from Shivaji Nagar)
- Agri College Ground (for those approaching from JM Road)
The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) will operate on alternative routes during the celebrations. Commuters are advised to check the updated schedules and plan their travel accordingly.
Traffic Changes for ‘Jai Shivaji – Jai Bharat’ Padyatra
A special padyatra will take place from 7 am to 2 pm, covering the following route:COEP Ground, SG Barve Chowk, ASPMS College (Shivaji Statue), SG Barve Chowk, Modern Chowk, Jhansi Rani Chowk, Khandoji Baba Chowk, Goodluck Chowk, and FC Ground.Traffic on FC Road and JM Road will be restricted during this time.
The Pune City Traffic Police advise commuters to plan alternate routes, use public transport, and follow instructions from traffic personnel for a smooth and safe commute.