Traffic Changes in Market Yard, Bibvewadi, Satara Road for Swargate-Katraj Pune Metro Work
Pune, 19th October 2026: Traffic arrangements in Market Yard and along Pune-Satara Road have been temporarily modified due to the ongoing underground metro construction between Swargate and Katraj.
The changes came into effect on Monday, October 19, on a trial basis and will remain in force until further orders to help ease congestion in the affected areas, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Sandeep Bhajibhakre.
Motorists travelling through Pushpamangal Chowk, Utsav Hotel Chowk and nearby roads will have to follow revised turning restrictions and designated U-turns.
Key Traffic Changes and Alternative Routes
1. Vehicles from Upper Bibwewadi
Vehicles arriving via Chandralok Chowk and heading towards Pushpamangal Chowk will not be allowed to turn right towards Swargate or Market Yard/Utsav Hotel.
Motorists must turn left and take a U-turn near Aranyeshwar bus stop, opposite the Tanishq showroom, before proceeding towards Swargate.
2. Vehicles passing through Pushpamangal Chowk
Vehicles will not be permitted to turn right from Pushpamangal Chowk towards Market Yard or Utsav Hotel Chowk.
Motorists should proceed ahead and take a U-turn near Adinath Society before continuing towards their destinations.
3. Vehicles travelling from Utsav Hotel Chowk towards Swargate
Vehicles from Market Yard or Utsav Hotel Chowk will not be allowed to turn right towards Swargate.
Motorists coming from Market Yard can take the route via Pushpamangal Chowk, Tanishq showroom and Aranyeshwar bus stop to make a U-turn. Alternatively, they can use the Vakhara Mahamandal Chowk route to reach their destinations.
4. Traffic towards Satara, Katraj and Bibwewadi
Vehicles travelling from Swargate towards Satara Road, as well as those heading from Market Yard towards Satara, Katraj and Bibwewadi, will be directed through Pushpamangal Chowk via the Wellness Medical and Bhapkar Petrol Pump side.
Traffic Police Appeal to Motorists
The Pune Traffic Police have appealed to motorists to follow the revised traffic arrangements, use the alternative routes and cooperate with traffic personnel and volunteers deployed in the area.
The changes are intended to manage traffic movement and reduce congestion while underground metro construction work continues between Swargate and Katraj.
