Pune traffic diversions announced on MG Road JM Road October 3
Pune commuters are set to experience temporary road closures and diversions on two of the city’s busiest routes, MG Road and JM Road, as the traffic police implement a repair and maintenance programme scheduled for 3 October. The measures, announced by city officials, are part of broader efforts to upgrade road infrastructure and improve safety in the urban core.
MG Road will remain closed from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with the Lashkar Traffic Division overseeing scheduled repair work. During this period, no vehicles will be allowed to pass through, and commuters are being urged to use alternative routes. Meanwhile, repair work on Garware Bridge will restrict traffic on JM Road, with vehicles unable to take a right turn towards Goodluck Chowk. Instead, motorists will be redirected to the next available diversion point to maintain steady traffic flow.
Authorities have put in place a detailed diversion plan to manage the expected disruptions. Vehicles from Indira Gandhi Chowk heading towards Mahavir Chowk will be diverted to Ambedkar Chowk, while traffic from Central Street Chowk will be rerouted through Sarbatwala Chowk. Similarly, traffic moving from Bhopale Chowk towards Kohinoor Chowk will be redirected to Shivaji Market, and commuters approaching from George Hotel Chowk will be guided via Indira Gandhi Chowk.
Officials emphasised that these measures are temporary but necessary, highlighting that the ongoing infrastructure improvements are central to creating safer and more sustainable transport systems for the city. Public transport, including PMPML buses, may also experience delays, and passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly. Traffic personnel will be deployed across affected routes to ensure smoother flow and minimise inconvenience.Urban transport experts have welcomed the initiative, noting that short-term disruptions often lead to long-term benefits when it comes to city mobility. With Pune’s rapid growth placing immense pressure on its roads, the focus on timely maintenance and bridge repairs is seen as essential to avoid larger breakdowns in the future.
These efforts, they argue, align with the broader vision of sustainable and equitable cities where infrastructure supports both daily commuters and public transport systems.The civic authorities are also positioning these closures as part of a larger push towards strengthening resilience in the city’s transport framework. Regular upkeep, they note, not only improves commuter safety but also reduces emissions caused by long traffic jams on damaged stretches of road. This ties into the city’s broader ambition to move towards low-carbon, more eco-friendly urban practices.Residents have been advised to remain updated through official advisories and to cooperate with diversions. While the inconvenience will be felt in the short term, the works represent a critical step towards ensuring Pune’s roads are safer, more durable, and better aligned with the demands of an expanding city.
