Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Nashik Sets Shalimar and Panchavati Roads as Ganeshotsav No-Vehicle Zones
Nashik police are closing some roads to vehicles during the Ganeshotsav festival.
The closures are meant to reduce crowds and traffic jams.
Several roads in the central city will be closed from September 18 to 24.
These closures will happen each evening from 6 pm until midnight.
Some roads in Panchavati will also be closed from September 21 to 24.
Police, ambulances, fire engines and local residents can still use the affected roads.
Buses and heavy vehicles will have extra restrictions on September 18 and 20.
Drivers should follow the alternative routes announced by the police.
Nashik police will restrict vehicles on central-city routes from September 18 to 24, between 6 pm and midnight.
Panchavati-area restrictions will operate from September 21 to 24, daily between 5 pm and midnight.
Police, ambulances, fire engines and residents of affected areas are exempt from the restrictions.
Traffic diversions have been announced for Panchavati, Peth, Dindori, Nashik Road, Ambad, Satpur and Gangapur Road.
ST buses, Citylink buses and heavy vehicles face additional restrictions toward Panchavati and Ravivar Karanja on September 18 and 20.
- Who
- The Nashik City Police Commissionerate, under Deputy Commissioner of Police Chandrakant Gawali, issued the restrictions.
- What
- Selected roads will become no-vehicle zones, with additional restrictions for buses and heavy vehicles on specified immersion days.
- When
- Central-city restrictions run from September 18 to 24; Panchavati restrictions run from September 21 to 24. Additional bus and heavy-vehicle restrictions apply on September 18 and 20.
- Where
- The affected areas include Shalimar, Main Road, B.D. Bhalekar Ground, Ravivar Karanja and Panchavati in Nashik.
- Why
- The restrictions are intended to prevent overcrowding and traffic congestion, help devotees view festival displays and support smooth immersion processions.
- Central-city restriction hours
- 6 pm to midnight daily, September 18-24
- Panchavati restriction hours
- 5 pm to midnight daily, September 21-24
- Central-city areas
- Shalimar, Main Road, B.D. Bhalekar Ground and Ravivar Karanja
- Panchavati areas
- Kalaram Temple, Sardar Chowk, Malviya Chowk, Gajanan Chowk, Nag Chowk and Shivaji Chowk
- Exempted vehicles
- Police vehicles, ambulances, fire-brigade vehicles and vehicles belonging to affected-area residents
- Additional restrictions
- ST buses, Citylink buses and heavy vehicles heading toward Panchavati or Ravivar Karanja are restricted from 2 pm to midnight on September 18 and 20
- Legal authority
- A special notification issued under the Motor Vehicles Act