Pune: Traffic Diversions In Pimpri-Chinchwad City For Ganesh Immersion: Check Details Here

Varad Bhatkhande
Pimpri-Chinchwad, 20th September 2023: As Ganeshotsav kicks off with enthusiasm, the process of Ganesh idol immersion has already begun, slated to continue over the next few days. With the immersion processions expected to cause temporary traffic disruptions, the Pimpri-Chinchwad police have introduced traffic alterations to ensure the safety and smooth flow of vehicles during this period.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Dr Shivaji Pawar, has outlined these traffic changes to minimize inconvenience and maximize safety during the immersion activities. Here’s a breakdown of the traffic changes in various parts of the city:

Bhosari Traffic Division
Traffic Change Period: September 23, 25, and 28, from 2 PM to 11 PM
Closed Route: Route from Shitladevi Chowk to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Pune via Phugewadi Dapodi Overbridge
Alternate Route: Turn right from Shitladevi Chowk via Sangvi or from Phugewadi Chowk via Harris Bridge underpass via Bopodi.

Talwade/Mahalunge Traffic Division
Traffic Change Period: September 25th, 4 PM, to September 26th, 6 AM
Closed Route: Access to heavy vehicles from HP Chowk to Talegaon – Chakan Road
Alternative Route: HP Chowk to Ambethan Chowk-Chakan-Shinde Vasuli-Navlakh Umbere-Talegaon via MIDC Circle or via Vadgaon Phata-Somatne Phata-Central Chowk-Bhakti Shakti-Triveninagar.

Sangvi Traffic Division
Traffic Change Period: September 25th, 4 PM to 12 PM
Closed Route: Krishna Chowk to Famous Chowk
Alternate Route: Water Tank via Old Sangvi through Sangvi Mahatma Phule Bridge.

Closed Route: Maheshwari Chowk to Makan Hospital Chowk Old Sangvi
Alternate Route: Bank of Maharashtra via Old Sangvi or Water Tank via Sangvi Mahatma Phule Bridge.

Closed Route: Krishna Chowk and Sai Chowk to Maheshwari Chowk
Alternate Route: Left turn from Katepuram Chowk through Mayuranagari-MK Hotel or right turn to Dhore Farm-B. R. Gholap – Mahatma Phule Bridge.

Closed Route: Krishna Chowk to Kranti Chowk/Famous Chowk
Alternate Route: Left turn from Katepuram Chowk through the Mayuranagari-MK Hotel or right turn to Dhore Farm-B R Gholap-Mahatma Phule Bridge.

Closed Route: Krishna Chowk to Sai Chowk
Alternate Route: Left turn from Katepuram Chowk through the Mayuranagari-MK Hotel or right turn Dhore Farm-B R Gholap-Mahatma Phule Bridge.

Closed Route: Prohibition to go to Old Sangvi Water Tank from Sai Chowk and Krishna Chowk
Alternate Route: Via B R Gholap-Dhore Farm-MK Hotel-Mayuranagari-Kate Puram Chowk.

Blocked Route: Water tank from old Sangvi to Bank of Maharashtra Chowk and Shitole petrol pump
Alternative Route: From Sai Chowk to Water Tank near Old Sangvi Police Station via Mahatma Phule Bridge or through Aundh.

Wakad Traffic Division
Traffic Change Period: September 28th, 4 PM to 12 PM
Closed Route: Sathe Chowk to Dutt Mandir Road
-Alternate Route: Via Kaverinagar or Kala Khadak Chowk.

Closed Route: Wakad Chowk to Dutt Mandir Road
Alternate Route: Via Kaspte Corner from Wakad Chowk.

Blocked Route: Entry prohibited from Mhatoba Chowk for vehicles coming from Utkarsh Chowk to Dutt Mandir Road Wakad
Alternate route: Via Kaspte Corner.

Traffic at Golaris Hospital Chowk Dutt Mandir Road and Samrat Chowk Dutt Mandir Road will be diverted as per requirement.

Chinchwad Traffic Division
Traffic Change Period: September 28th, 3 PM to 12 PM
Closed Route: Ahimsa Chowk to Chapekar Chowk Road
Alternate Route: SKF Chowk via Khandoba Ma.

Closed Route: Road from Dalvinagar Bridge to Chapekar Chowk
Alternate Route: From SKF Chowk via Bijlinagar.

Closed Route: Valhekarwadi T Junction to Chapekar Chowk
Alternate Route: Valhekarwadi Old Zakat Naka turn left from Jain School via Bijlinagar or SKF-Khandoba Mal.

Closed Route: Prohibition to go to Chapekar Chowk from PMT Bus Stop in Chapekar Chowk through Link Road
Alternate Route: Left turn on Link Road via Kalewadi.

Closed Road: Prohibition to go to Chapekar Chowk from Bhoi Ali as well as Chinchwad Chowk
Alternate Route: Via Keshavnagar.

Closed Route: Chintamani Chowk-Valhekarwadi River View Chowk
Alternate Route: Chinchwade Farm Valhekarwadi via London Bridge Rawet.

Closed Route: Prohibition to pass through Chapekar flyover from Ahimsa Chowk and River View Chowk
Alternate Route: From River View Chowk via Walhekarwadi or Ahimsa Chowk to Mahaveer Chowk or via SKF Chowk.

Hinjawadi Traffic Division
Traffic Change Period: September 25th, 27th, 28th, 4 PM to 12 PM
-Closed Route: Tata T Junction Chowk to Geometrical Circle and Shivaji Chowk
Alternate Route: From Tata T Junction Chowk via Lakshmi Chowk.

Closed Route: Geometrical Circle Chowk to Meza 9 and Shivaji Chowk
Alternate Route: Via Tata T Junction Chowk-Lakshmi Chowk.

Closed Route: Meza 9 Chowk to Shivaji Chowk
Alternate Route: Via Lakshmi Chowk.

Closed Route: Shivaji Chowk to Hinjawadi Gaothan
Alternate Route: Shivaji Chowk-Wipro Circle Phase One via Chowk-Geometrical Circle-Tata T Junction.

Closed Route: Kasturi Chowk to Shivaji Chowk
Alternate Route: Via Vinode Vasti Corner-Lakshmi Chowk.

Blocked Route: Jambhulkar Gym Chowk to Tadiwala Road
Alternate Route: Via Indian Oil Chowk-Kasturi Chowk-Vinode Vasti Corner.

Blocked Route: Indian Oil Chowk to Jambhulkar Gym and Shivaji Chowk
Alternate Route: Via Vinode Vasti Corner from Kasturi Chowk.

Pimpri Traffic Division
Traffic Change Period: September 23rd, 25th, 28th, from 2 PM to 11 PM
Closed Road: Road closed from Pimpri Chowk to Shagun Chowk
Alternate Route: Take a right turn from Pimpri Bridge via Bhatnagar. Morwadi via Kalewadi via Mother Teresa Bridge to Empire Estate.

Closed Route: Kalewadi Bridge to Deluxe Chowk, Karachi Chowk
Alternate Route: From Kalewadi Bridge, take a right turn towards Jamtani Chowk and Gaillard Chowk via Mahatma Phule College, Dairy Farm-Mumbai Pune Highway.

Closed Route: Prohibition to go to Gokul Hotel from Pimpri Chowk
Alternate Route: Via Croma Showroom through Pimpri Service Road.

These traffic changes are vital to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic during the Ganesh idol immersion processions. Commuters are urged to plan their routes accordingly and cooperate with traffic authorities to make this annual event a safe and enjoyable one for all residents and devotees.