Pune, 17th October 2026: Traffic changes will be implemented at Katraj Chowk from today on a trial basis to manage congestion during construction of the underground Metro station between Swargate and Katraj. Heavy vehicles approaching Katraj from Satara, Solapur, Saswad and Mumbai will face entry restrictions at designated points.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dr Sandeep Bhajibhakre has issued a circular detailing the restrictions and alternative routes.
Satara: Heavy vehicles coming through the old tunnel will be stopped near Shindewadi Bridge. Those using the new tunnel will face restrictions near Navale Bridge.
Mumbai: Heavy vehicles approaching through Warje will not be allowed to proceed beyond Navale Bridge.
Solapur and Saswad: Vehicles coming through Manterwadi will be stopped at Manterwadi Chowk.
Bopdev Ghat: Heavy vehicles approaching from this route will be stopped at Khadi Machine Chowk.
Navale Bridge – New Katraj Tunnel – Khed Shivapur – Saswad Link Road – Wadki – Manterwadi.
Navale Bridge – New Katraj Tunnel – Khed Shivapur – Saswad Link Road – Garde – Bhiwari – Bopdev Ghat – Yewalewadi – Pisoli – Manterwadi.
Private buses and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses coming from Mumbai will be stopped near Navale Bridge. Buses arriving from Satara must take a right turn beneath Navale Bridge.
No-parking restrictions will be imposed on both sides of the road between Wonder City and the Katraj bypass, along the Morebaug stretch and on the old tunnel road.
The traffic police have urged commuters to avoid Katraj Chowk and use the designated alternative routes during the Metro construction work.