Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Pune Police Relax Heavy Vehicle Ban Near Market Yard
The Pune police had initially banned big trucks from certain roads near Market Yard to reduce accidents.
After requests from the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), the police have changed the rules.
Now, heavy vehicles can leave the city via Katraj Chowk during specific weekday afternoons.
This aims to help businesses move goods while still trying to keep traffic safe.
This follows an accident in June that prompted the original restrictions.
Pune Police allow heavy vehicles to exit city near Market Yard during weekdays.
The change follows requests from the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC).
Heavy vehicles can use Katraj Chowk route between 12 PM and 4 PM, Monday to Friday.
The decision aims to balance trade needs and traffic safety.
The ban was initially imposed after a fatal accident in June.
- Who
- Pune City Police, APMC
- What
- Relaxation of heavy vehicle ban
- When
- Weekdays, 12 PM to 4 PM
- Where
- Market Yard, Pune
- Why
- To balance traffic safety and trade needs
- Affected Area
- Market Yard, Pune
- Restriction Lifted
- Heavy vehicles allowed to exit city
- Allowed Times
- Weekdays, 12 PM to 4 PM
- Exit Route
- Katraj Chowk, Pune Satara Road
- Reason for Change
- Request from APMC; balance trade and safety
- Initial Restriction
- Heavy vehicles banned from certain roads during day
- Accident Highlight
- Fatal accident near Gangadham Chowk in June
