Pune Traffic Police have issued a temporary relaxation on entry restrictions for heavy construction vehicles on weekends and Independence Day.
The relaxation applies on August 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 23, and 24, with specific time windows and area exclusions.
Entry remains restricted in designated Red Zone areas across Pune to prevent congestion and ensure public safety.
Pune, 2nd August 2025: To ease traffic congestion and reduce inconvenience for citizens, Pune Traffic Police have announced temporary changes to the movement of heavy construction vehicles. This new directive is applicable only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Independence Day (August 15), and will be enforced selectively across specific areas in the city.
Construction-related heavy vehicles such as dumpers, Hyva trucks, and concrete mixers (RMCs) will be allowed entry into city limits, including some parts of the usual restricted "Red Zone", during particular hours on specific dates. These dates include Saturdays, August 2, 9, 16, and 23, and Friday, August 15. However, this permission excludes the evening hours between 4 PM and 10 PM.
On Sundays, August 3, 10, 17, and 24, these vehicles will be allowed to operate throughout the day, even in the Red Zone areas. However, other heavy machinery such as JCBs, road rollers, and tractors will continue to be restricted regardless of the day.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Himmat Jadhav confirmed the move, saying that the permissions were temporary and aimed at balancing construction needs with the city’s traffic situation
Despite the temporary relaxation, several central and high-density areas in Pune, marked as Red Zones, will continue to have restricted access for heavy vehicles during most times. These include key stretches along Nagar Road, Old Mumbai–Pune Highway, Ganeshkhind Road, Baner Road, Paud Road, Karve Road, Sinhagad Road, Satara Road, Solapur Road, and parts of Kondhwa.
These changes are part of the police department’s broader attempt to manage urban traffic flow more efficiently while supporting ongoing infrastructure work. The police have urged construction firms and transport operators to strictly adhere to the schedule and routes to avoid penalties.
