Pune traffic changes significantly today, November 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally. Large crowds are expected at SP College Ground as PM Modi campaigns for the Maharashtra Assembly elections on November 20. Know this to get through the day safely.
Important Traffic Limits
From this afternoon to 8:30 PM, major roads around the rally venue will be closed and diverted. Avoid these routes:
Key Traffic Restrictions
Starting this afternoon, major roads around the rally venue will face closures and diversions until about 8:30 PM. Avoid the following routes:
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Road: Closed from Na. Si. Phadke Chowk to Nath Pai Chowk.
- Bapurao Ghole Road to Tilak College Chowk: Evening restrictions apply here.
- Kelkar Road: One-way only, from Tilak Chowk to Bhide Bridge Junction.
Alternative routes are advised, such as Joggers Park Road, Nilayam Talkies Bridge, and Nadipatra Road. Heavy vehicles are restricted from entering several roads, including Solapur Road, Baner Road, and Sinhagad Road.
No Parking Zones
To avoid congestion, parking is prohibited on four major roads from 6 AM to midnight:
- Airport Road
- Jangali Maharaj (JM) Road
- Fergusson College (FC) Road
- Shastri Road
Remove vehicles from these areas to avoid penalties.
Weather and Air Quality Update
Pune has a comfortable 29.4°C high and 19.1°C low today. Clear skies are ideal for outdoor events. Moderate air quality (AQI) is 193. Children and asthmatics should limit outdoor activity.
Plan Ahead
Plan routes, follow traffic advisories, and stay informed about weather for PM Modi’s rally and its expected high turnout.