Pune: Major Traffic Changes Announced for New Year’s Eve in Camp, Shivajinagar, and Deccan Areas

Pune, December 30, 2024: As Pune gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Pune City Police have announced a series of traffic restrictions to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety. These changes, effective from 5 PM on December 31 until the dispersal of crowds, will primarily affect Camp, Shivajinagar, and Deccan areas. The measures also include a crackdown on drunk driving, with checkpoints set up across the city.

Key Traffic Changes:

1. No Vehicle Zones:
   • Fergusson College Road: From Good Luck Chowk to Fergusson College Main Gate.
   • Mahatma Gandhi Road (MG Road): From 15 August Chowk to Aurora Towers.
2. Diversions in Camp Area:
   • Traffic from Y Junction to MG Road: Stopped at 15 August Chowk and diverted via Qureshi Masjid and Sujata Mastani Chowk.
   • Traffic from Iskon Temple to Aurora Towers: Stopped and diverted.
   • Traffic from Sarbatwala Chowk to Mahaveer Chowk: Diverted via Taboot Street Chowk.
   • Traffic from Indira Gandhi Chowk to Mahaveer Chowk: Redirected via Lashkar Police Station Chowk.
   • Traffic from Volga Chowk to Mohammed Rafi Chowk: Rerouted via East Street and Indira Gandhi Chowk.
3. Diversions in Shivajinagar and Deccan Area:
   • Traffic from Kothrud and Karve Road: Stopped at Khandoji Baba Chowk and diverted via Law College Road, Prabhat Road, and Alka Talkies Chowk.
   • Traffic from Jungli Maharaj Road to Khandoji Baba Chowk: Stopped and rerouted via Balgandharva Chowk, PMC, Omkareshwar Temple, and Shivaji Road.
   • Fergusson College Road Diversions: Traffic from bylanes leading to Fergusson College Road will be stopped and diverted.

Road Closures:

• Fergusson College Road and MG Road will be entirely closed to vehicles from 5 PM on December 31 to 5 AM on January 1.

Check the press release from Pune Traffic Police:

Crackdown on Drunk Driving:

To ensure safety, the Pune Police will conduct extensive checks for drunk driving. Breath analyzers will be used, and single-use plastic tubes will ensure hygiene during testing. Violators will face strict penalties.

Appeal to the Public:

The police have urged residents to cooperate with the restrictions and follow traffic rules to avoid inconvenience and ensure a safe celebration for all.