Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Pune Sets October Deadline for Grand Tour Route Works
Pune is preparing roads for a big cycling race planned for January 2027.
The city government has told utility agencies to finish digging and other underground work by October 31, 2026.
This includes work such as road crossings for utility services.
Agencies must get approval from the traffic department before starting.
At busy junctions, work should mostly happen on weekends to reduce traffic disruption.
The city will not allow more digging on the route after the deadline.
That gives workers time to repair the roads and get them ready for the race.
The Pune Municipal Corporation set October 31, 2026, as the deadline for utility and excavation work along the proposed race route.
The Pune Grand Tour cycling race is scheduled for January 2027.
Utility agencies must complete excavations, road crossings and related work by the deadline.
Work at major junctions should mainly take place on Saturdays and Sundays, with traffic department approval and coordination.
After October 31, agencies will not be allowed to excavate along the route, leaving time for road restoration.
- Who
- The Pune Municipal Corporation and utility agencies working on the proposed race route.
- What
- The corporation set an October 31, 2026, deadline for excavation and utility work.
- When
- The deadline is October 31, 2026; the race is scheduled for January 2027.
- Where
- Along the proposed Pune Grand Tour cycling race route in Pune.
- Why
- To allow time to restore roads and prepare the route to international standards before the race.
- Race
- Pune Grand Tour cycling race
- Race timing
- January 2027
- Utility work deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Deadline applies to
- Excavation, road crossings and other utility-related work along the proposed route
- Major junction scheduling
- Mainly Saturdays and Sundays, coordinated with traffic police
- Post-deadline restriction
- Utility agencies will not be allowed to excavate on the race route after October 31