Traffic restrictions have been introduced in Market Yard, Bibvewadi and along Pune-Satara Road because of ongoing underground construction for the Swargate-Katraj Pune Metro project, with motorists required to use revised turns and designated U-turns from October 19.
The changes are being implemented on a trial basis and will remain in force until further orders, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Sandeep Bhajibhakre said. The affected locations include Pushpamangal Chowk, Utsav Hotel Chowk and connecting roads used by vehicles travelling between Swargate, Market Yard, Bibwewadi, Katraj and Satara Road.
Vehicles arriving from Upper Bibwewadi through Chandralok Chowk and travelling towards Pushpamangal Chowk will not be allowed to turn right towards Swargate or Market Yard and Utsav Hotel. These vehicles must turn left and take a U-turn near the Aranyeshwar bus stop, opposite the Tanishq showroom, before continuing towards Swargate.
At Pushpamangal Chowk, vehicles will not be permitted to turn right towards Market Yard or Utsav Hotel Chowk. Motorists have been directed to proceed ahead and take a U-turn near Adinath Society before continuing towards their destinations.
A separate restriction applies to vehicles travelling from Utsav Hotel Chowk towards Swargate. Vehicles coming from Market Yard or Utsav Hotel Chowk will not be allowed to turn right towards Swargate. Motorists from Market Yard can travel via Pushpamangal Chowk, the Tanishq showroom and the Aranyeshwar bus stop to make a U-turn. They may also use the Vakhara Mahamandal Chowk route.
Vehicles travelling from Swargate towards Satara Road, along with those moving from Market Yard towards Satara, Katraj and Bibwewadi, will be directed through Pushpamangal Chowk via the Wellness Medical and Bhapkar Petrol Pump side.
The traffic arrangements have been introduced to manage vehicle movement and reduce congestion while underground metro work continues between Swargate and Katraj. The restrictions affect turning movements rather than closing the reported roads entirely, but the revised routes will require motorists to travel to designated U-turn points before proceeding.
The Pune Traffic Police have appealed to motorists to follow the new arrangements, use the prescribed alternative routes and cooperate with traffic personnel and volunteers deployed in the area. The trial arrangement will continue until further orders, with its duration dependent on the ongoing traffic management requirements linked to the metro construction work.
