Pune: Traffic Diversions Announced in Market Yard Due to Swargate-Katraj Metro Work
Pune, 22th October 2026: Pune Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic restrictions in the Market Yard area due to ongoing underground metro construction work between Swargate and Katraj. The restrictions came into effect on October 21 and will remain in force until further orders.
According to a press release issued by Dr Sandeep Bhajibhakre, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pune City, the changes have been introduced to prevent traffic congestion and ensure the smooth and safe movement of vehicles in the area.
“Temporary traffic restrictions have been imposed in the Market Yard area due to the ongoing underground metro construction work between Swargate and Katraj. The changes have been introduced to ease traffic congestion and ensure the smooth and safe movement of vehicles. Motorists are advised to use the designated alternative route via Wakhar Mahamandal Chowk and Seven Loves Chowk and cooperate with traffic police personnel and volunteers until further orders,” said Dr Sandeep Bhajibhakre, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pune City.
Under the new arrangements, traffic travelling from Market Yard Chowk via Shivneri Road towards Pushpamangal Chowk in the direction of Katraj will be completely closed. Similarly, vehicles travelling from Market Yard towards Swargate via Shivneri Road and Wakhar Chowk will not be allowed to use the route.
Motorists have been advised to take the alternative route via Wakhar Mahamandal Chowk and Seven Loves Chowk to reach their destinations.
The traffic police have appealed to citizens to follow the designated alternative routes and cooperate with traffic personnel and volunteers during the restriction period.
The order has been issued under Sections 115, 116(1)(a), 116(1)(b), 116(4) and 117 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and will remain effective until further orders.
