Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Monsoon damage closes two roads in Pune’s Rajgad
Two roads in Pune's Rajgad area have been closed because parts of them collapsed after heavy rain.
The district administration has told people to use different routes to get around.
Big vehicles are also being sent a different way to help fix a bridge.
People traveling between Rajgad and Pune should use the Gohini–Bhutonde–Pal Budruk–Vajeghar–Khariv route or the Shenwad–Pasali–Jadhavwadi–Bhatti route.
The administration says this is to keep everyone safe and help with repairs.
Two roads in Pune's Rajgad taluka closed due to monsoon damage.
Diversion routes advised for commuters between Rajgad and Pune.
Heavy vehicles diverted from Theur Phata route for railway overbridge repairs.
District Collector Jitendra Dudi issued the diversion orders.
Commuters advised to use alternative routes via Velhe and Shenwad.
- Who
- District administration of Pune
- What
- Closure of two roads due to monsoon damage
- When
- After heavy rainfall
- Where
- Rajgad taluka, Pune district
- Why
- To facilitate repairs and ensure safety
Traffic Diversion Necessity
Infrastructure Maintenance Concerns
Traffic Management
Traffic Diversion Necessity
Diversion orders are necessary to ensure safety and manage traffic flow effectively.
Infrastructure Maintenance Concerns
Frequent diversions indicate a lack of proactive infrastructure maintenance.
Infrastructure Quality
Traffic Diversion Necessity
The collapse is an isolated incident due to heavy rainfall, not a systemic issue.
Infrastructure Maintenance Concerns
Repeated collapses suggest poor infrastructure quality and inadequate maintenance.
- Location
- Rajgad taluka, Pune district
- Affected Roads
- Malwadi–Jogwadi–Bhutonde–Balwad–Shenwad road (Major District Road 43)
- Diversion Routes
- Gohini–Bhutonde–Pal Budruk–Vajeghar–Khariv via Velhe; Shenwad–Pasali–Jadhavwadi–Bhatti towards Rajgad and Pune
- Heavy Vehicle Diversion
- Theur Phata route
- Authorized By
- District Collector Jitendra Dudi