PUNE: In view of the upcoming Dahi Handi celebrations across the city, Pune Traffic Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory announcing road closures and route diversions for September 4 and September 5, 2026.
The temporary traffic restrictions will come into effect from 4:00 PM on both days and will remain active until crowds clear. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, check alternate routes, and strictly adhere to traffic guidelines.
Below is the area-wise breakdown of affected stretches and designated diversions.
Warje Traffic Division Restrictions (September 4 & 5)
- Ambedkar Chowk to Church Chowk: Diverted via Karve Road. Route goes Ambedkar Chowk – Karve Road – Warje Junction – Onward Destination.
- Rajaram Bridge to Karve Nagar: Use Rajaram Bridge – Cummins Chowk – Ambedkar Chowk (Panand Road) OR Spencer Chowk – Vandevi Marg – Karve Road – Onward Destination.
Central Pune & Peth Areas (September 4 Restrictions)
- Jijamata Chowk to Phadke Haud Chowk (via Ganesh Road): Closed. Divert via Jijamata Chowk – Gadgil Statue – Kumbharves Chowk – Pavale Chowk – Maya Bakery – Devjibaba.
- Sonya Maruti Chowk to Phadke Haud Chowk: Closed. Commuters should proceed via Laxmi Road.
- Daruwala Bridge to Phadke Haud Chowk (via Ganesh Road): Closed. Divert via Devjibaba – Hamjekhan Chowk – Laxmi Road.
- Moti Chowk to Phadke Haud Chowk: Closed. Divert via Moti Chowk – Kelkar Road – R.C.M. Gujarati High School – Ganesh Road.
Major City Roads (September 5 Restrictions)
- Shivaji Road to Swargate: Divert via S.G. Barve Chowk – Jangali Maharaj (JM) Road – Khandoji Baba Chowk – Tilak Chowk – Tilak Road / Shastri Road.
- Puram Chowk to Shivajinagar: Divert via Puram Chowk – Tilak Road – Alka Talkies Chowk – FC Road.
- S.G. Barve Chowk to PMC Building: Divert via S.G. Barve Chowk – JM Road – Jhansi Rani Chowk.
- Sonya Maruti Chowk to Sevasadan Chowk (via Laxmi Road): Closed. Take Sonya Maruti Chowk – Right Turn – Phadke Haud Chowk.
- Ganesh Road (Daruwala Bridge to Ganesh Road stretch): Closed. Divert via Apollo Talkies – Narpatgiri Chowk – Daruwala Bridge – Doodhbhatti.
Local Sub-routes & Feeder Roads (September 5 Restrictions)
- Teen Topha Chowk – Blue Nile Chowk – Iskcon Temple Road: Closed. Two-way traffic allowed from Blue Nile Chowk to Teen Topha Chowk.
- Shivarkar Road: Closed. Divert via Samvidhan Chowk – Sunbright School – Salunke Vihar Road.
- Golibar Maidan Chowk to Y-Junction: Closed. Divert via Khane Maruti Chowk – East Street – Indira Gandhi Chowk OR Lashkar Police Station Chowk – Teen Topha Chowk.
- Babajan Chowk to Bhople Chowk: Closed. Traffic diverted towards Shivaji Market.
- 15 August Chowk to Jadhav Bakery: Closed. Divert via 15 August Chowk – Sadanand Nagar – Jain Temple – Jadhav Bakery.
- Bankar Talim Chowk to Old Motor Stand: Closed. Divert via Bankar Talim – Bharat Talkies – Padamjee Chowk – Old Motor Stand.
- Narpatgiri Chowk to Barke Aali: Closed. Divert via Narpatgiri Chowk – Power House Chowk – Ashoka Hotel – Barke Aali.
- Shriram Chowk – Kalepadal Chowk – Runwal Seagull Society: Closed. Use Sayyad Nagar Underpass – Railway Gate – Wadkar Mala OR Kalepadal Underpass – DP Road – V.R. Patil Road / Selene Park Road – Kumar Pebbles.
- Krishnanagar to Tarwade Vasti DP Road: Closed. Use Heaven Park – Palkhi Marg OR Heaven Park – Krishnanagar Road – Mohammadwadi Gavthan OR Heaven Park – Palkhi Marg – 100 Feet DP Road.
Police authorities have urged citizens to cooperate with on-duty personnel, follow directional signages, and use alternative corridors to minimize congestion during evening hours.
