Pimpri-Chinchwad Ganesh Visarjan 2026: Traffic Diversions Announced in Hinjawadi, Wakad, Pimpri, Nigdi and Other Areas

Pune, September 23, 2026: Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have announced road closures and traffic diversions across eight traffic divisions for Ganeshotsav 2026 immersion processions. The restrictions are being implemented on different dates and timings between September 20 and 25, with several diversions in Wakad, Hinjawadi, Bhosari, Nigdi and Pimpri scheduled for September 23-25.

The notification was issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic Branch), Pimpri-Chinchwad. Essential and emergency service vehicles are exempt from the restrictions.

Here are the division-wise traffic changes:

Bhosari Traffic Division

• Haris Bridge to Fugewadi: Closed from 2 pm to midnight on September 23 and 24 for vehicles travelling from Khadaki via Haris Bridge service road towards Fugewadi. Alternative: Grade Separator through Fugewadi Chowk.
• Dapodi Sheetla Devi Chowk to Fugewadi-Dapodi Bridge: Closed from 2 pm to midnight on September 23 and 24 towards Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Statue Chowk. Alternative: Turn right at Sheetla Devi Chowk and proceed via Sangvi.
• Bhosari Bridge underpass and Babar Petrol Pump: Closed from 2 pm to midnight on September 20, 23 and 24. Alternative: Bhosari Overbridge via Sadguru Nagar Chowk.
• PMPML buses from Banacha Oda, SPG School and Alandi Road: Diversion from September 14 to 25 between 7 am and midnight. Alternative: Take a U-turn and proceed via Magazine Chowk.
• PMPML buses from Bhaji Mandai and Dhavade Vasti: Alternative: Panjarpol Chowk and Alankarapuram Chowk.
• PMPML buses from Jayka Tea, Bhosari: Alternative: Bhosari Overbridge.
• PMPML buses from PCMT Chowk, Bhosari: Alternative: Landewadi Chowk and Babar Petrol Pump.

Chikhali Traffic Division

• Old Moshi-Alandi Road from Dudulgaon side: Closed between Havaldar Vasti Chowk and Moshi Chowk from 2 pm to midnight on September 20, 22 and 23. Alternative: Alandi-Dehu Road via Bharat Mata Chowk.
• Old Moshi-Alandi Road from Pune-Nashik Highway side: Closed between Moshi Chowk and Havaldar Vasti Chowk from 2 pm to midnight on September 20, 22 and 23. Alternative: Pune-Nashik Highway via Bharatmata Chowk.
• Bo-Hadewadi Chowk: Heavy vehicles prohibited from 2 pm to midnight on September 20 and 22. Alternative: Turn left at Bo-Hadewadi Chowk and proceed via Matere House Chowk.

Talegaon Traffic Division

The following restrictions were announced for September 20 between 6 pm and midnight:

• NH 548-D Talegaon-Chakan: Heavy traffic prohibited between Talegaon and HP Chowk. Alternative: Vadgaon Phata – Vadgaon Kaman – Talegaon MIDC – Navalakh Umbre – Badhalwadi – Bhamchandra Dongar – Vasuli Phata – HP Chowk, and the reverse route.
• Vadgaon Phata to Indrayani College: Light vehicles heading towards Chakan were restricted. Alternative: Vadgaon Phata – Star Bazaar/Nilaya Society Corner – Mantracity Road – BSNL Corner – Kaka Halwai/Shantai Corner – Hindmata Underpass – Indrayani College.
• Dehufata: Heavy traffic from Chakan towards Talegaon was restricted. Alternative: Turn left at Dehufata Amrutvel Hotel Corner and proceed via Indori Bypass – Yashwantwadi – Navalakh Umbre – Talegaon MIDC.
• Talegaon town: Maruti Mandir Chowk to Prateek Garments, Maruti Mandir to Jijamata Chowk, Jijamata Chowk to Ganpati Chowk/Dolsnath Mandir, Khandge Petrol Pump to Jijamata Chowk and Hotel Apulki to Indori Gaothan were closed. Alternative: Internal village roads or Indori Bypass.

Sangvi Traffic Division

The following restrictions were announced for September 20 from 4 pm to midnight:

• Maheshwari Chowk to Makan (Samvidhan) Hospital Chowk: Closed. Alternative: Wright Side Chowk – Water Tank – Old Sangvi Road – Mahatma Phule Bridge.
• Old Sangvi Water Tank Chowk Road: To be closed as required. Alternative: BR Gholap School – Gajanan Nagar – Dhore Farm Road – MK Hotel – Mayurnagari Kate Puram Chowk.
• Shani Mandir Phata/Famous Chowk/Kranti Chowk/Krishna Chowk: Closed. Alternative: Gajanan Nagar – Mayurnagari – Katepuram Chowk.
• Kate Puram Chowk to Sai Chowk: Private vehicles prohibited. Alternative: Via Mayurnagari Lantern Cafe, MK Hotel, Dhore Farm and Mahatma Phule Bridge, or via Ramkrishna Mangal Karyalaya and Pimple Gurav 60-ft Road.
• Sai Chowk to Krishna Chowk: Closed. Alternative: Sai Chowk – Maheshwari Chowk – Narmada Garden – Ramkrishna Mangal Karyalaya.
• Shitole Petrol Pump to Bank of Maharashtra: Closed. Alternative: Shitole Petrol Pump – Shakuntala School – Pawar Nagar – Jaymalanagar.
• Rahatani Phata to Rahatni Gaon statue and Kunal Hotel to Nakhate Chowk: Closed. Alternative: Via Tapkir Chowk and Kalewadi Gaothan or Kokane Chowk.

Wakad Traffic Division

The following restrictions will apply on September 23, 24 and 25 from 4 pm to 1 am the following day:

• Annabhau Sathe Chowk to Dattamandir Road: Closed. Alternative: Turn left towards Kaverinagar or right towards Kalakhadak Chowk.
• Wakad Chowk to Dattamandir Road: Closed. Alternative: Kaspate Corner.
• Utkarsh Chowk to Dattamandir Road: Closed. Alternative: Kaspate Corner.
• Polaris Hospital Chowk and Samrat Chowk: Traffic will be regulated or diverted as required depending on crowd density.

Nigdi Traffic Division

The following restrictions will apply on September 25 from 3 pm to midnight:

• Ahimsa Chowk to Chafekar Chowk: Closed. Alternative: SKF Chowk – Khandobamal – Dalvinagar Chowk – Pune-Mumbai Highway, or turn left at Elpro School towards Link Road.
• Dalvinagar Bridge to Chafekar Chowk: Closed. Alternative: SKF Chowk – Mari Aai Mandir – Bijlinagar.
• Walhekarwadi T-Junction to Chafekar Chowk: Closed. Alternative: Old Jakat Naka – Jain Hostel – Bijlinagar/SKF Chowk.
• Link Road PMT Bus Stop towards Chafekar Chowk: Closed. Alternative: Link Road towards Kalewadi.
• Bhoi Aali and Gandhi Peth towards Chafekar Chowk: Closed. Alternative: Keshavnagar.
• Chintamani Chowk to River View Chowk and flyover approach: Closed. Alternative: Chinchwad Farm – Walhekarwadi – London Bridge – Ravet Road.

Hinjawadi Traffic Division

• Phase 3 Tata T-Junction to Geometric Circle: Closed from 4 pm to midnight on September 20, 21 and 22. Alternative: Tata T-Junction towards Laxmi Chowk.
• Maan Gaon/Wipro Circle Phase 1 to Geometric Circle and Shivaji Chowk: Closed daily from 4 pm to midnight from September 20 to 25. Alternative: Geometric Circle – Tata T-Junction – Laxmi Chowk.
• Laxmi Chowk via Megapolis Circle to Shivaji Chowk: Closed daily from 4 pm to midnight from September 20 to 25. Alternative: Vinode Vasti Chowk.
• Megapolis Circle and Sakhare Vasti towards Hinjawadi Gaothan: Closed daily from 4 pm to midnight from September 20 to 25. Alternative: Sakhare Vasti – Shivaji Chowk one-way – Wipro Circle Phase 1 – Geometric Circle.
• Wakad Naka and Marunji Way Junction towards Shivaji Chowk: Closed from 4 pm to midnight on September 25. Alternative: Kasturi Chowk – Vinode Vasti Corner – Laxmi Chowk.

Pimpri Traffic Division

The following restrictions will apply on September 20, 22 and 25 from 2 pm to midnight:

• Pavaneshwar Temple to Sarja Hotel: Closed. Alternative: Kapse Aali – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue – Pimpri Gaon.
• Kalewadi Bridge to Deluxe Chowk, Karachi Chowk and River Road: Closed. Alternative: Turn right at Smashanbhumi Chowk and proceed via Jamtani Chowk – Gelard Chowk – Mahatma Phule College – Navmaharashtra School.
• Pimpri Bridge to Shagun Chowk, Karachi Chowk, Arya Samaj Chowk and Sai Chowk: Closed. Alternative: Vehicles from Pimpri Chowk/Gokul Hotel should turn right on Pimpri Bridge and proceed via Bhatnagar.

Residents are advised to carefully note the traffic changes in their area and ensure to stay updated through the latest traffic changes announced by Pimpri Chinchwad Police from time to time.