Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Pune Traffic Diversions Set for Janmashtami and Dahi Handi
Pune will celebrate Janmashtami on September 4 and Dahi Handi on September 5.
These celebrations may bring many people onto the roads.
To help manage traffic, police will close some roads and send vehicles along different routes.
Changes will happen in several parts of the city, including central Pune.
Most changes will start at 4 pm and last until crowds become smaller.
One Bundgarden road may be closed from 8 am until midnight on September 5.
Drivers should follow the alternative routes and traffic officers’ instructions.
Ambulances, fire engines and police vehicles can still use the restricted roads.
Police may change the arrangements if traffic or crowds require it.
Pune Traffic Police announced closures and diversions for September 4 Janmashtami and September 5 Dahi Handi celebrations.
Restrictions will affect roads across the Bundgarden, Wanawadi, Faraskhana, Vishrambaug, Warje, Lashkar, Samarth and Kalepadal divisions.
Most September 5 measures begin at 4 pm and continue until crowds disperse, while Bundgarden’s closure may run from 8 am to midnight.
Key affected areas include Shivaji Road, Laxmi Road, Bajirao Road, Tilak Road and Phadke Haud.
Emergency vehicles are exempt, and routes may be adjusted according to traffic conditions and crowd movement.
- Who
- Pune Traffic Police, under Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Sandeep Bhajibhakare.
- What
- Road closures, one-way changes and traffic diversions will be implemented for Janmashtami and Dahi Handi celebrations.
- When
- September 4 and 5; most restrictions begin at 4 pm and continue until crowds disperse.
- Where
- Several Pune traffic divisions, including central Pune, Bundgarden, Wanawadi, Faraskhana, Vishrambaug, Warje, Lashkar, Samarth and Kalepadal.
- Why
- To manage expected crowds, prevent congestion and maintain smooth vehicle movement.
- Janmashtami
- September 4
- Dahi Handi
- September 5
- Typical restriction period
- From 4 pm until crowds disperse
- Bundgarden closure
- The road from Teen Tophkhana Chowk to Blue Nile Chowk, near the ISKCON temple, may be closed from 8 am to midnight on September 5.
- Major affected roads
- Shivaji Road, Laxmi Road, Bajirao Road, Tilak Road and roads around Phadke Haud
- Emergency exemption
- Fire brigade vehicles, police vehicles and ambulances are exempt.
- Traffic authority
- Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Sandeep Bhajibhakare issued the orders under relevant Motor Vehicles Act provisions.
