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Pune Bans Heavy Vehicles on 12 Roads During Ganeshotsav
Pune traffic police are restricting heavy vehicles during the Ganesh festival.
The restriction covers 12 roads in central Pune.
It will begin on September 12.
It will continue through September 26.
The rule will apply all day.
It will end after Ganesh idol immersion is completed.
Many people are expected to visit markets and public places during the festival.
Police say the measure will help people travel safely and reduce traffic jams.
Heavy and oversized vehicles will be barred from 12 central Pune roads during Ganeshotsav.
The restriction will apply throughout the day from September 12 to September 26.
The ban will remain until Ganesh idol immersion is completed on September 26.
Traffic police introduced the measure because of expected increased festival footfall.
Officials said the goal is to improve safety, maintain smooth movement, and prevent congestion.
- Who
- Pune traffic police, under an order issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Sandeep Bhajibhakare.
- What
- Heavy and oversized vehicles will be prohibited from using 12 roads in central Pune.
- Where
- On 12 roads in central Pune; the article does not list the road names.
- When
- From September 12 through September 26, throughout the day, until Ganesh idol immersion is completed.
- Why
- To improve safety and traffic movement and prevent congestion amid increased festival footfall.
Key facts
- Affected vehicles
- Heavy and oversized vehicles
- Affected roads
- 12 roads in central Pune
- Restriction period
- September 12 to September 26
- Daily timing
- Throughout the day
- End condition
- Completion of Ganesh idol immersion
- Reason
- Expected increased footfall during Ganeshotsav
- Issuing authority
- Pune traffic police
Sources
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