PUNE: The City Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory announcing temporary route changes today, July 24, 2026, due to a planned protest march in the city center. The diversions will take effect from 3:00 PM onwards as per requirement.

Rally Route

The protest march will start at Lal Mahal and proceed through Phadke Haud, Daruwala Pool, Narpatgiri Chowk, and Bolai Mata Mandir Chowk, terminating at the District Collector’s Office.

Affected Roads

Commuters are likely to face congestion on the following roads:

Ganesh Road
Kelkar Road
Shivaji Road
Nehru Road

Alternate Routes

Traffic police have requested commuters to plan their travel using these alternative options:

Laxmi Road
Surya Hospital to 15 August Chowk
ABC Chowk to Phutka Buruj
Jangali Maharaj (JM) Road, Nadipatra (Riverbed) Road, or Tilak Road
Banerjee Chowk to Nehru Memorial Route

Commuters are advised to avoid affected roads and strictly follow instructions from on-duty traffic personnel to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Jayant Mahajan

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