Pune: No Entry For Transit Heavy Vehicles in Pune Till June 24; 72-Hour Clearance Required For Loading, Unloading Trips

Pune, 12th June 2026: In a bid to reduce traffic congestion and improve road safety, the Pune district administration has imposed a 10-day ban on the entry of heavy and multi-axle vehicles passing through the city while travelling between other destinations. The restrictions will remain in force from midnight of June 15 to midnight of June 24 within the limits of the Pune Police Commissionerate.

The order was issued by Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi following a proposal submitted by the Pune Traffic Police, which cited increasing traffic congestion and a rise in accidents involving heavy vehicles on key city roads. The move comes after consultations with the Pune Rural Police, which agreed to a trial diversion of traffic through alternative routes to assess its impact.

Vehicles that need to enter Pune for loading, unloading or other essential commercial activities will be permitted only after obtaining prior approval from the Pune Traffic Branch at least 72 hours in advance. Such vehicles will be allowed to operate between 11 pm and 6 am through specified routes, the officials said.

According to officials, Pune serves as a transit corridor for vehicles travelling between Mumbai, Solapur, Ahilyanagar, Nashik and Satara. Traffic police have argued that a growing number of heavy trucks, trailers, containers and transport vehicles passing through the city are adding to congestion on roads that already face capacity constraints due to rapid urbanisation and rising vehicle ownership.

The administration noted that Pune city has recorded 30 fatal accidents involving heavy vehicles in 2026, resulting in 31 deaths.

Authorities have expressed particular concern over traffic movement on the Mundhwa-Kharadi corridor. The Chanchalatai Kodre Bridge at Mundhwa remains a crucial link connecting areas such as Hadapsar, Kondhwa, Katraj, Bibvewadi, Wanowrie, Ramtekdi, Magarpatta City and Mundhwa with Kharadi, Wagholi and Chandannagar across the Mula-Mutha river. Officials said unrestricted movement of heavy vehicles on this stretch increases the risk of severe traffic snarls and accidents.

Under the restrictions, heavy vehicles travelling between Mumbai and Solapur, Mumbai and Ahilyanagar, Ahilyanagar and Mumbai, and Saswad and Solapur will be diverted through designated alternative routes, including Chakan, Shikrapur, Talegaon Dhamdhere, Nhavare, Kedgaon Chaufula, Alandi and other bypass corridors, instead of passing through the city.

The restrictions will not apply to vehicles providing essential services, including the transport of fuel, milk, agricultural produce and other emergency supplies.

Officials said the temporary ban is intended to assess whether diverting transit traffic away from the city can ease congestion and improve road safety for commuters.

What are the alternative routes for heavy vehicles?

* Vehicles travelling from Solapur towards Mumbai can use below alternate routes :

Kedgaon Chaufula–Nhavare–Talegaon hamdhere-Shikrapur–Chakan or
Uruli Kanchan–Koregaon Mul–Ashtapur–Shikrapur–Chakan or
Theur Phata-Kesnand-Loni Kand Tulaphur Phata-Alandi

* Vehicles travelling from Mumbai towards Solapur can use below alternate routes :

Talegaon Dabhade–Chakan–Shikrapur–Talegaon Dhamdhere-Nhavare–Kedgaon Chaufula or
Talegaon Dabhade–Chakan–Shikrapur–Talegaon Dhamdhere-Ashtapur-Koregaon Mul-Uruli Kanchan or
Katraj- Mantarwadi Phata-Wadki-Dive Ghat-Saswad-Jejuri-Morgaon-Supe-Kedgaon Chaufula

* Vehicles travelling from Mumbai towards Ahilyanagar can use below alternate routes :

Talegaon–Chakan–Khed–Manchar–Alephata-Ahilyanagar or
Nashik Phata–Bhosari–Chakan–Shikrapur-Shirur-Ahilyanagar

* Vehicles travelling from Ahilyanagar towards Mumbai :
Shikrapur-Chakan-Talegaon-Mumbai

* Vehicles travelling from Saswad towards Mumbai :
Saswad-Jejuri-Morgaon-Supe-Kedgaon Chaufula