Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Pune Bars Heavy Vehicles to Avoid Monsoon Traffic
The Pune District Collector has banned heavy and oversized vehicles from entering the city to avoid traffic jams during the monsoon.
This ban is in effect until further notice.
However, goods vehicles are allowed to travel on specific routes between 11 pm and 6 am.
The authorities have suggested alternative routes for vehicles traveling from Solapur to Mumbai, Mumbai to Solapur, and Saswad to Solapur.
This decision aims to prevent congestion and accidents caused by waterlogging and vehicle breakdowns.
Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi has prohibited heavy and oversized vehicles from entering the city to prevent monsoon-related traffic issues.
Goods vehicles are allowed on designated routes between 11 pm and 6 am.
Alternative routes have been suggested for vehicles traveling from Solapur to Mumbai, Mumbai to Solapur, and Saswad to Solapur.
The ban aims to prevent traffic congestion and accidents caused by waterlogging and vehicle breakdowns.
Authorities have appealed to transporters and truck operators to use the suggested alternative routes.
- Who
- Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi
- What
- Prohibition of heavy and oversized vehicles in Pune city
- When
- Order issued on Monday
- Where
- Pune city
- Why
- To prevent traffic snarls caused by waterlogging and vehicle breakdowns during the monsoon
Traffic Management
Business Operations
Restriction on Heavy Vehicles
Traffic Management
The ban on heavy vehicles aims to prevent traffic congestion and accidents caused by waterlogging and vehicle breakdowns during the monsoon.
Business Operations
The restriction may disrupt the logistics and supply chain operations, especially for businesses relying on timely deliveries.
- Date of Order
- Monday
- Prohibited Vehicles
- Heavy and oversized vehicles
- Allowed Time for Goods Vehicles
- 11 pm to 6 am
- Alternative Routes for Solapur to Mumbai
- Kedgaon–Chaufula–Nhavare–Talegaon Dhamdhere–Shikrapur–Chakan or Uruli Kanchan–Koregaon Mul–Ashtapur–Talegaon Dhamdhere–Shikrapur–Chakan
- Alternative Routes for Mumbai to Solapur
- Talegaon Dabhade–Chakan–Shikrapur–Talegaon Dhamdhere–Nhavare–Kedgaon–Chaufula or Ashtapur–Koregaon Mul–Uruli Kanchan
- Alternative Route for Saswad to Solapur
- Saswad–Jejuri–Morgaon–Supe–Kedgaon–Chaufula