Pune Ganpati Visarjan 2026: Traffic Diversions, Road Closures, Ring Road Advisory
Pune Ganpati Visarjan traffic advisory 2026: Pune City Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for Ganpati Visarjan on 25 September 2026.. Major roads along the procession route will be closed in phases, and motorists are being urged to use the alternative Ring Road to avoid getting stuck in traffic jams.
The advisory comes as Pune prepares for Anant Chaturdashi — the final day of Ganeshotsav — when lakhs of devotees accompany Ganesh idols for immersion. The Visarjan procession traditionally begins in the morning and continues well into the next day
Key Advisory from Pune City Police
“On 25 September 2026, during the Ganpati Visarjan procession in Pune, major roads along the procession route will be closed, and significant changes have been made to the traffic arrangements. Instead of getting stuck in traffic jams, use the alternative Ring Road and make your journey smooth.”
The official diversion map was prepared by Traffic Planner Anish Shelar, ASI Vikas Shinde, and HC Sharad Dound.
Pune Ganpati Visarjan Traffic: 11 Key Roads Affected
The official diversion map identifies 11 major roads that will be impacted on Visarjan Day:
| SR No | Road | Notes |
| 1 | Shivaji Road | Main procession route |
| 2 | Tilak Road | Connects Jedhe Chowk to Tilak Chowk |
| 3 | Kelkar Road | Old city core |
| 4 | Laxmi Road | Primary procession artery |
| 5 | Bajirao Road | Major route |
| 6 | Kumthekar Road | Central corridor |
| 7 | Ganesh Road | Near Kasba Peth |
| 8 | Karve Road | Nal Stop to Khanduji Baba Chowk |
| 9 | FC Road | Fergusson College Road |
| 10 | Deccan Road | Near Deccan Gymkhana area |
| 11 | Shastri Road | Near Sadashiv Peth |
The Alternative: Use the Ring Road
Image credit:”Dadu Seth Locality01″ by Gayathri menon, licensed under CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons.
For Pune Ganpati Visarjan traffic, Pune Police has specifically recommended the Ring Road as the alternative route for through-traffic that does not need to enter the city center.
The Ring Road connects:
- Nal Stop
- Swargate
- Golibar Maidan
- RTO
- Senapati Bapat Road
- Range Hills Road
- Sangamwadi Road
Who should use it:
- Travelers crossing the city from one suburb to another
- Anyone traveling between Kothrud, Hadapsar, Pimpri, or Kondhwa
- Anyone who does not need to enter the old city core
Why it works: The Ring Road skirts the procession zone entirely, avoiding all 11 affected roads and the closed stretches within the Peth areas.
Track Visarjan Live
Image credit:”Various Ganpati mandals lining up for miravnuk on Laxmi Road in 2025″ by DesiBoy101, licensed under CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
For live Pune Ganpati Visarjan traffic updates, Pune City Police has set up a tracking portal:
🔗 https://diversion.punepolice.gov.in
The portal provides:
- Live road closure updates
- Real-time diversion routes
- Parking locations
- Ganpati tracking
You can also scan the QR code on the official diversion map to access the portal directly from your phone.
Follow on X (Twitter): @PuneCityTraffic and @PuneCityPolice for live advisories throughout the day.
Understanding the Diversion Map
The official map shows three distinct zones:
🟢 Green Boundary — The Ring Road
The outer route that bypasses the entire procession area. Use this if you don’t need to enter central Pune.
🔴 Red Zone — The Closed Area
The shaded red area covers the traditional procession route through the Peth areas. This includes:
- Shaniwar Wada
- Kasba Peth
- Sadashiv Peth
- Narayan Peth
- The Laxmi Road corridor
No vehicles can enter or cross this zone during procession hours.
🔴 Red Lines — Closed Roads
The 11 numbered roads marked in red are closed to all traffic during the procession.
⚪ Yellow Numbered Circles — Key Points
These mark major junctions and diversion points where traffic police will be deployed.
Why This Year Is Different
The 2026 advisory reflects lessons learned from previous years. In 2025:
- The main procession took 32 hours to complete
- Some stretches remained closed for nearly 48 hours
- Thousands of motorists were stranded in gridlock
- Ambulances and emergency vehicles faced significant delays
This year’s plan aims to prevent that by:
- Explicit Ring Road advisory — telling drivers to avoid the center entirely
- Live tracking portal — so motorists can see real-time conditions
- Phased closures — instead of blocking everything at once
- Public transport push — Metro and PMPML buses as alternatives
Public Transport: A Better Option
If you must travel on 25 September, consider these alternatives to private vehicles:
Pune Metro
The Purple and Aqua lines connect:
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Shivajinagar
- Vanaz
- Civil Court (interchange)
Park at a Metro station on the outskirts and take the train in.
PMPML Buses
Buses continue to operate on diverted routes. Expect longer travel times but lower stress than driving.
Autorickshaws
Available but will charge higher fares during peak hours. Negotiate or use the meter — insist on it.
Practical Tips for Visarjan Day
Leave early or travel late: If you must brave the Pune Ganpati Visarjan traffic, enter central Pune before 8 AM or after 10 PM.
Park at designated locations: Use one of the 25 designated parking spots (from the earlier parking advisory) and walk to your destination.
Carry essentials: Water, phone charger, and any medication. You may be on foot for hours.
Follow police instructions: Even if you know the area, follow the diversions. Police are managing the flow — working with them is faster than fighting them.
Don’t block emergency routes: Ambulances and fire tenders need clear passage. Never park on a road that has been closed for emergency use.
Summary — What You Need to Know
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is Visarjan? | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
| Which roads are closed? | 11 major roads (Shivaji, Tilak, Kelkar, Laxmi, Bajirao, Kumthekar, Ganesh, Karve, FC, Deccan, Shastri) |
| What’s the best alternative? | Use the Ring Road |
| Where to track live? | diversion.punepolice.gov.in |
| Best way to travel? | Pune Metro or PMPML buses |
| Emergency contact? | 112 or @PuneCityTraffic on X |
Follow PuneTV for Live Updates
PuneTV will publish live traffic updates throughout Visarjan Day. Follow our Live Updates page for real-time road closures, diversions, and emergency alerts:
punetv.in/category/live-updates/
We will also cover:
- Live Visarjan processions
- Emergency road closures
- Pandal guides
- Public transport updates
- Safety advisories
Pune Police’s message: Use the Ring Road. Avoid the closed zone. Track live updates. Have a safe Visarjan.
Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🙏
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