Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad Police Announce Comprehensive Traffic Changes During Ashadhi Wari 2026 Between July 4-9

Pimpri Chinchwad, July 3, 2026: The Pimpri Chinchwad Police have announced an extensive traffic management plan for the Ashadhi Wari 2026 Palkhi processions of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Jagadguru Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj. The arrangements are aimed at ensuring the safe and smooth movement of the Palkhis while minimizing inconvenience to commuters across Pimpri Chinchwad.

Vikrant Deshmukh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pimpri Chinchwad Police, has issued detailed traffic regulations that will remain in force from July 4 to July 9, 2026, with some restrictions on heavy vehicles continuing until July 11.

Ashadhi Wari 2026 Palkhi Schedule in Pimpri Chinchwad

July 7, 2026

• Ashadhi Wari begins.
• Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi departs from Dehu and halts overnight at Inamdar Wada, Dehu.

July 8, 2026

• Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi travels from Dehu to Vitthal Mandir, Akurdi for an overnight halt.
• Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi stays overnight at Gandhi Wada, Alandi.

July 9, 2026

• Both Palkhis depart for Pune city.

Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Traffic Arrangements (Alandi Route)

Palkhi Route

Aajolghar → Alandi Nagar Parishad Chowk → Yogiraj Chowk → Dehu Phata → Charholi Phata → Alankapuram Chowk → Thorlya Paduka (Rest) → Magazine Chowk (Rest) → Vitthal Rukmini Chowk, Dighi → Bopkhel Phata → Vishrantwadi, Pune.

Heavy Vehicle Restrictions

Effective: July 4 (12 noon) to July 8 (midnight)

Heavy vehicles will not be allowed on the following routes:

• Chakan to Alandi via Alandi Phata/Chimbli Phata
• Chimbli to Alandi
• Markal to Alandi via Dhanore Phata
• Bharatmata Chowk to Alandi
• Moshi Chowk to Alandi
• Vishrantwadi to Alandi through Magazine Chowk

Drivers are advised to use the officially designated diversion routes via Chakan, Panjarpole Chowk, Alankapuram Chowk, Koyali, Markal and other notified roads.

General Vehicle Restrictions

Effective: July 4 (12 noon) to July 8 (midnight)

Except for emergency services and Dindi vehicles, all vehicles will be prohibited from entering Alandi through:

• Charholi Phata
• Dudulgaon Jakat Naka
• Kelgaon/Bapdev Chowk
• Indrayani Hospital
• Vishrantwadi
• Dhanori Phata (PCS Chowk)
• Dehu Phata

Vehicles travelling from Hawaldar Wasti towards Alandi will also be restricted, except for emergency vehicles, MSRTC buses and Warkari vehicles.

One-Way Traffic Arrangements

Effective: July 4 (12 noon) to July 8 (midnight)

The following temporary one-way systems will be implemented:

• Hawaldar Wasti → Talekar Patil Chowk → Aditya International School → Dudulgaon.
• Bharatmata Chowk → Hawaldar Wasti Y Junction → Moshi.

Movement in the opposite direction on these stretches will not be permitted.

Complete Traffic Restrictions on July 9

Effective: July 9, 12:01 AM to 9:00 PM

Except emergency and Dindi vehicles, all traffic will be prohibited on the Palkhi route, including:

• Vishrantwadi – Bopkhel – Alandi
• Markal/Charholi – Alandi
• Moshi Chowk – Bharatmata Chowk – Hawaldar Wasti – Dehu Phata
• Alandi Phata – Chakan – Alandi
• Chimbli Phata – Alandi
• Wadgaon Ghenand – Vishrantwadi via Alandi
• Panjarpole Chowk – Alankapuram via Alandi
• Bhosari – Magazine Chowk – Dighi – Bopkhel

Heavy vehicles from Tulapur towards Alandi will also be diverted via Markal and Koyali.

After the Palkhi enters Pune city, traffic from Dighi Vitthal Rukmini Mandir towards Vishrantwadi through Bopkhel will remain closed.

No Parking Zone

Parking will be prohibited on both sides of the road between Dehu Phata, Alandi and Bopkhel Phata.

Parking Arrangements for Alandi Visitors

Designated parking locations include:

• Talekar Patil Chowk (North & South side)
• Aditya International School, Dudulgaon
• Dnyanvilas College
• Mungse Parking, Bopdev Chowk
• Opposite Indrayani Hospital
• Vishrantwad–Wadgaon Road
• Nagar Parishad Parking, Wadgaon
• Polybond Company Ground
• Plumeria Mangal Karyalaya
• Bailgada Ghat, Charholi
• Muktai Mangal Karyalaya

Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Traffic Arrangements (Dehu–Akurdi Route)

Palkhi Route

Inamdar Wada, Dehu → Angadshah Baba Dargah → Chincholi Paduka → Dehu Kaman → Bhakti Shakti Chowk → Tilak Chowk → Vitthal Mandir, Akurdi → Khandoba Maal → Shivaji Chowk → Mahavir Chowk → Morwadi Chowk → Pimpri Chowk → Vallabhnagar → Nashik Phata → Phugewadi → Dapodi → Harris Bridge.

Heavy Vehicle Restrictions

Effective: July 5 (12 noon) to July 8 (9:00 PM)

Heavy vehicles will not be allowed on:

• Old Mumbai–Pune Highway between Dehu Kaman and Bhakti Shakti Chowk
• Talegaon–Chakan Road between Dehu Phata and Dehu
• IT Park/Canbay Chowk towards Dehu

Alternative routes have been notified via Talwade, HP Chowk, Mahindra Circle and Triveninagar.

Vehicle Ban in Dehu

Effective: July 5 (12 noon) to July 8 (9:00 PM)

Except emergency and Dindi vehicles, entry towards Dehu village will be prohibited from:

• Kalokhe Patil Chowk
• Khandelwal Chowk
• Tukaram Wajan Kata
• Kand Patil Chowk
• Parandwal Chowk
• Hotel Corner Chowk
• Sairaj Chowk
• Bhairavnath Chowk
• Gairan Sports Complex
• Unicare Hospital

Several internal roads around Mahadwar, Ramkrishna More Talim and Inamdar Wada will also remain closed and designated as no-parking zones.

July 8 Traffic Restrictions

Effective: July 8, 12:01 AM to 9:00 PM

Complete traffic restrictions will be imposed on the Dehu Kaman–Parandwal Chowk stretch, except for emergency and Dindi vehicles.

Parking Facilities in Dehu

Visitors are advised to use:

• Gairan Ground
• COD Ground near Radha Krishna Mangal Karyalaya
• Ground near Mauli Wajan Kata
• Saptapadi Mangal Karyalaya
• Bhagirathi Lawns

Special Traffic Diversions by Traffic Divisions

Dehu Road Traffic Division

July 8 to July 9

Old Mumbai–Pune Highway from Central Chowk to Bhakti Shakti will remain closed.

Alternative route:

Central Chowk → Mamurdi → Kiwale → Bhumkar Chowk → Dange Chowk.

Nigdi Traffic Division

July 8 to July 9

Major closures include:

• Bhakti Shakti Chowk to Pune
• Khandoba Maal Chowk to Tilak Chowk
• Triveninagar to Bhakti Shakti
• Thermax Chowk to Khandoba Maal
• Kachghar Chowk to Bhakti Shakti
• Lokmanya Hospital to Khandoba Maal
• Bijlinagar to Bhakti Shakti
• Appughar Chowk to Bhakti Shakti
• Dalvinagar to Khandoba Maal
• Chinchwad Gaon towards Mahavir Chowk
• Sangvi towards Old Mumbai–Pune Highway

Traffic will be diverted through Thermax Chowk, Ravet, Chinchwad, Bhel Chowk, Dange Chowk and other notified routes.

Pimpri Traffic Division

July 9

Temporary closures will include:

• Auto Cluster to Hanuman Mandir Chowk
• Samrat Chowk to Morwadi Chowk
• Pimpri Bridge to Morwadi Chowk
• Gandhinagar to Pimpri Chowk
• Kharalwadi to Alam Garage
• Sai Chowk to HP Petrol Pump
• Basaveshwar Chowk to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk
• Sant Tukaram Maharaj Statue Chowk to Vallabhnagar
• Mohannagar to Old Mumbai–Pune Highway Service Road

Traffic will be completely halted at Mahavir Chowk and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk while the Palkhi passes.

Parking will also be prohibited on both sides of the Old Mumbai–Pune Highway from Vitthal Mandir, Akurdi to Harris Bridge.

Bhosari Traffic Division

July 9

Traffic towards Pune will be prohibited from:

• Nashik Phata
• Old Mumbai–Pune Highway via Nashik Phata
• Sangvi Vineyard Church Chowk towards Phugewadi

Diversions have been arranged through Kokane Chowk, Jagtap Dairy Chowk and Pune–Nashik Highway.

Heavy Vehicle Ban for Entry into Pune

Effective: July 8 to July 11, 2026**

Heavy vehicles entering Pune through:

• Central Chowk
• Bhakti Shakti
• Nashik Phata
• Magazine Chowk
• Bopkhel

will be prohibited.

Alternative routes include:

• Central Chowk → Wakad Naka → Chandani Chowk
• Bhakti Shakti → Appughar → Mukai Chowk → Wakad Naka → Chandani Chowk
• Nashik Phata → Pune–Nashik Highway → Bhosari
• Alankapuram Chowk → Charholi Phata → Markal

Note: The official notification mentions July 11, 2025 as the end date. This appears to be a clerical error, as the notification pertains to the 2026 Ashadhi Wari.

Emergency Vehicles Exempted

The restrictions will not apply to:

• Ambulances
• Fire Brigade vehicles
• Police vehicles
• Emergency response vehicles
• Dindi and Warkari vehicles
• Other festival-related essential service vehicles

Public Advisory

The Pimpri Chinchwad Traffic Police have appealed to devotees and citizens to prefer public transport or two-wheelers while travelling during the Ashadhi Wari period. Motorists are also advised to follow diversion signs, cooperate with traffic personnel, and plan their journeys in advance to avoid congestion.

The article has been compiled by Artificial Intelligence, based on the inputs provided by Pimpri Chinchwad Police. AI can make mistakes, so residents are requested to reconfirm the information from the official press release by Pimpri Chinchwad Police in this regard.