Pune: Two Key Roads in Viman Nagar Set to Go One-Way from Monday

Viman Nagar, 15th November 2025: A new traffic circulation plan proposed for Viman Nagar has set off a debate among residents and shopkeepers, as the traffic police prepare to convert two key stretches into a one-way loop starting Monday.

According to officials, the one-way system will cover the route from Ganga Puram Chowk towards Ganpati Mandir, and the road leading from Shree Krishna Hotel to the Café Coffee Day (CCD) junction. All internal lanes in Viman Nagar will continue to function as two-way roads.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Himmat Jadhav said the proposal aims to ease evening congestion, which has become a daily problem. “We are gathering feedback from those who live and run businesses in Viman Nagar. The intention is to break the recurring gridlocks by creating a smooth, continuous loop from Symbiosis junction to Ganpati Chowk, then to Shree Krishna Hotel and onward to the CCD signal,” he said.

Jadhav acknowledged concerns that some commuters might have to travel slightly longer distances. “Yes, a few people may need to take a detour of 200–300 metres, but the overall movement will be far more organised. In the long run, it will save time and reduce fuel consumption during peak hours,” he said. Traffic police also plan to remove encroachments and identify additional roadside parking spots once the new pattern comes into effect. “Similar traffic reorganisations on busy stretches like FC Road have improved flow significantly,” he added.

Viman Nagar had experimented with a one-way system in 2017, but the arrangement was later rolled back due to operational challenges. This time, officials will allow a 15-day transition period for commuters to get used to the changes, after which violations will attract fines.

The proposal has triggered a mix of reactions in the neighbourhood.
Some residents welcomed the move, calling it long overdue. “The evening choke points have become unbearable. If this reduces chaos, it’s worth trying again,” said a resident of Konark Campus.

Shopkeepers near Ganpati Chowk had a more cautious view. “One-way traffic might streamline movement, but it could also divert customers away from certain shops and create chaos at Chowks. We just hope the police monitor the impact closely,” said a store owner.

Others expressed doubts about whether the plan would work without strict enforcement. “Encroachments and haphazard parking are the real issues here. Unless those are tackled daily, a one-way system alone won’t solve anything,” said a commuter who uses the route to reach the airport road.

Qaneez Sukhrani, Convenor, Viman Nagar Citizens Forum, said, “The Traffic Police have gone ahead and notified a one-way system in Viman Nagar despite two months of discussions and without clearing the very obstructions and bottlenecks that cause congestion in the first place. Instead of addressing core issues — from accurate traffic surveys to missing road acquisitions, unregulated parking, unmanaged junctions, and lack of coordination with PMC departments — we now have a route map that raises more questions than answers. Many of the unresolved points shared with the authorities, including movement at critical junctions, two-way link roads, and safety concerns, remain unanswered. It almost feels as if this circulation plan has been drafted without understanding Viman Nagar’s ground realities. We have repeatedly submitted practical, long-pending solutions such as traffic signals, trained wardens, DP road openings, proper speed breakers, and strict enforcement on autos and illegal parking, yet action has been missing. Implementing a one-way without fixing basics will only create more confusion and inconvenience for residents.”

Pune Police have invited written suggestions and objections regarding the proposed one-way traffic scheme. Citizens can submit their feedback between 17 November and 1 December 2025 at the office of the DCP (Traffic), located near the Yerawada Post Office, Pune.

With the trial phase set to begin shortly, authorities say they will continue taking feedback before finalising the route permanently.