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Major Traffic Changes At Katraj Chowk Due To Underground Metro Work
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:51
Major Traffic Changes At Katraj Chowk Due To Underground Metro Work
- •Major traffic changes have been implemented at Katraj Chowk in Pune due to ongoing underground metro work between Swargate and Katraj.
- •The Pune Police Traffic Branch has banned heavy and extra-heavy vehicles from entering Katraj Chowk to prevent traffic congestion.
- •Official orders regarding the restrictions and alternative routes have been issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr. Sandeep Bhajibhakare.
- •Entry for heavy vehicles is restricted from key entry points including Shindewadi, Navale Bridge, Mantarwadi Chowk, and Bopdev Ghat.
- •Specific alternative routes and no-parking zones have been announced for motorists, ST buses, and heavy transport vehicles.
Key Questions Answered
Due to ongoing underground metro work between Swargate and Katraj, the Pune Police Traffic Branch banned heavy and extra-heavy vehicles, such as dumpers, cement mixers, trailers, and containers, from entering Katraj Chowk.
Motorists can use two main alternative paths: via Navale Bridge, the new Katraj tunnel, Khed Shivapur, Saswad, Garade, Chimbli, Mantarwadi, and Vadki, or through Khed Shivapur, Garade, Bhivari, Bopdev Ghat, Yeolewadi, and Pisoli.
To maintain smooth traffic flow during the metro construction, parking is strictly prohibited on both sides of the roads from Wonder City Society to Katraj Bypass Chowk, Katraj Bypass Chowk to More Baug, Rajas Society Bypass Chowk, and the Katraj Old Tunnel.
