To ensure smooth movement and public safety during Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, the Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad police departments have announced traffic diversions across key areas of the city on Monday, April 14.
🚦 Key Diversions in Pune
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Amol Zende, has issued a traffic notification affecting the following locations:
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Vishrantwadi Chowk (Collectorate Area) and
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Statue at MG Road, Camp
Restricted Areas:
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No entry towards the collector’s office from Juna Bazaar Chowk.
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Vehicles will be stopped at:
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GPO Chowk
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ISKCON Temple (Camp)
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Nehru Chowk
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Alternative Routes Suggested:
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Jail Road
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Vishrantwadi–Airport Road
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Dhanori Road
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Diversions also in place from:
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Nehru Road to RTO Chowk
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Juna Bazaar to Raja Bahadur Mill Road
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GPO Chowk to Ghorpadi Road
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Narpatgiri Chowk to Maldhakka Road
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Towards Pune Railway Station and Koyaji Road
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🚧 Traffic Changes in Pimpri Chinchwad (PCMC)
From 12 pm onwards, similar diversions will be implemented to manage the flow towards Ambedkar Chowk (Pune-Mumbai Highway):
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No entry from Mahavir Chowk via service roads.
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Alternate route: D-Mart → Grade Separator → Pimpri
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The stretch between Indira Gandhi Bridge to Ambedkar Chowk will be closed for all vehicles.
Other Affected Routes:
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Lokmanya Hospital Chowk
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River View Chowk
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Chinchwad Farm Road
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Bhakti-Shakti Chowk
🅿️ Parking Arrangements
For attendees and participants in the Ambedkar Jayanti programs:
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Designated Parking is available at HA Ground, Sant Tukaramnagar.
Commuters are advised to plan their routes, follow signage and instructions from traffic officials, and cooperate to ensure a peaceful and well-managed celebration of Ambedkar Jayanti.
