Pune-Nagar Highway Traffic Advisory: Traffic restrictions will be enforced on the Pune-Nagar Highway from Wednesday afternoon to manage the expected surge of vehicles ahead of the annual homage ceremony at Vijay Stambh on January 1, 2026.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Himmat Jadhav said a large number of followers of the Ambedkarite movement are expected to arrive from different parts of Maharashtra. “In view of the heavy inflow of devotees, traffic diversions will be enforced on Nagar Road from Wednesday afternoon and will remain in place until midnight of January 1,” he said.

Diversions For Vehicles From Pune Side

To avoid congestion on the Pune–Nagar stretch, traffic police have issued alternative routes.

  • Vehicles travelling from Pune towards Nagar should take the Kharadi bypass and move via Mundhwa, Magarpatta Chowk, Pune–Solapur Road, Kedgaon Chowfula, Nhavra and Shirur

  • Vehicles heading towards Alandi and Chakan via Solapur Road should use the Hadapsar-Magarpatta Chowk-Kharadi bypass and proceed via Vishrantwadi

Routes For Mumbai And Other Districts

Traffic coming from Mumbai and western Maharashtra will also face diversions.

  • Vehicles from Mumbai towards Nagar should use the Vadgaon Maval-Chakan-Khed-Manchar-Narayangaon-Alephata route

  • Light vehicles may use the Vadgaon Maval-Chakan-Khed-Pabal-Shirur route

  • Traffic from Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara and Katraj towards Nagar via Manterwadi Phata and Magarpatta Chowk will be diverted through Hadapsar and Kedgaon Chowfula towards Shirur

Restrictions On Heavy Vehicles

Due to the closure of the Alandi-Tulapur bridge over the Indrayani river, only light vehicles will be allowed on this stretch. Heavy vehicles heading towards Wagholi via Vishrantwadi and Lohgaon will be stopped.

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Entry of heavy vehicles into Pune city has also been banned from multiple points, including Theur Phata, Harris Bridge, Bopkhel Phata, Radha Chowk in Baner, Navale Bridge, Katraj Chowk, Khadi Machine Chowk in Kondhwa, Mantarwadi Phata and Markal Bridge.

Parking And Advisory

Designated parking areas have been arranged at Lonikand, Tulapur Phata, Perne village and Theur Road.

“Information boards will be installed at key locations, and motorists are requested to cooperate,” Jadhav added.