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Indian Express
4 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
List of traffic closures, diversions as Palkhi processions to enter Pune tomorrow
With the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi processions set to enter Pune city limits on June 20, the city braces for one of its largest spiritual events of the year. The Pune Traffic Police, in collaboration with the Pune Municipal Corporation and other departments, have chalked out an elaborate traffic and parking management plan to ensure smooth passage for lakhs of Warkaris walking towards Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi on July 7. The processions carry the Paduka (sacred footwear) of the revered saints and are central to Maharashtra's Warkari tradition. While the Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi started from Dehu, Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi commenced its journey from Alandi. Officials said a massive operation involving multiple agencies has been activated, not just to manage the pilgrim crowd, but ensure emergency services, civic amenities and urban traffic continue to function with minimal disruption. Traffic closures and diversions (June 20–23) These changes will be effective from June 20, starting at 2:00 am, and will remain until each respective Palkhi exits the specified zones: For the arrival of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Closed route: Kalas Phata to Bopkhel Phata Alternate: Via Dhanori internal roads. Closed route: Mental Hospital Corner to Alandi Junction Alternate: Jail Road and Airport Road. Closed route: Sadalbaba Chowk to Patil Estate Alternate: Via Parnakuti Chowk to Garrison Engineer Square. For the arrival of Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Closed route: Bopodi Chowk to Khadki Bazar Alternate: Via Church Chowk. Closed route: Poultry Farm Chowk Alternate: Railway Police HQ – Aundh Road – Bremen Chowk. Closed Route: Old Mumbai Pune Road (towards Pune) till Engineering College Chowk Alternate: Bhau Patil Road – Aundh Road – Bremen Chowk. Closed route: RTO to Engineering College Chowk Alternate: Shahir Amar Shaikh Chowk – Kumbhar Ves – Jehangir Chowk – Ambedkar Setu. Joint procession route (From June 22, 12 pm) Once both Palkhis converge near Engineering College Chowk, the following roads will be affected: Closed route: Range Hill Chowk to Sancheti Chowk Alternate: Khadki Underpass – Poultry Farm Chowk. Closed route: Khandoji Baba Chowk to Veer Chaphekar Chowk Alternate: Karve Road – Senapati Bapat Road. Closed route: Gadgil Statue to SG Barve Chowk Alternate: Kumbhar Ves – RTO Chowk. Closed route: Deccan Traffic Division to Thopte Path Chowk Alternate: Ghole Road – Apte Road. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed on major Palkhi routes during this period. Signboards indicating diversions have been installed at all entry points, including: Diversion points: Vishrantwadi, Shivajinagar, Bopodi, and Swargate Approach and exit points: Kharadi Bypass, Hadapsar, Phursungi, and Katraj The administration has urged all logistics operators and heavy vehicle drivers to strictly follow route instructions to avoid fines or congestion. Over 719 sanitation points, multiple medical aid centers, fire safety teams, BDDS squads, and Quick Response Teams (QRTs) have been deployed across Pune. Drones, CCTV cameras, and a joint control command center have been activated to oversee crowd movements and emergency coordination.
Techday NZ
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Techday NZ
AI traffic system in Pune boosts safety & transparency in city
has partnered with the Pune Traffic Police to deploy an artificial intelligence-based traffic enforcement system on Fergusson College Road in Pune, India, as part of efforts to support India's smart city agenda. The pilot scheme, which uses AI-powered cameras to monitor traffic and identify violations, commenced on one of Pune's busiest thoroughfares. The system is programmed to detect infractions such as illegal parking, wrong-side driving, and obstruction of traffic flow. Within its initial day of operation, the technology recorded 200 violations. Over the course of the first 13 days, a total of 742 electronic challans (e-challans) were issued. These included 201 notices for no parking, 420 for double parking, and 121 for travelling on the wrong side of the road. Automated enforcement The AI system sends immediate alerts of violations to the city's traffic control room, enabling rapid response by authorities without the need for manual observation. As part of the initiative, a large digital screen has been installed on Fergusson College Road to publicly display real-time breaches, aiming to increase transparency and public compliance. "This AI-based system is a game-changer for urban traffic management," said Amitesh Kumar, Pune Police Commissioner. "By automating violation detection, we aim to improve road discipline and reduce manual workload for our officers." The broader aim of the project is to improve road safety and streamline traffic flows by addressing violations that contribute to congestion and accidents. Authorities noted that early data from the deployment indicate meaningful improvements in rule adherence by road users on the monitored stretch. Integrated platform SenSen's Live Awareness Platform underpins the enforcement system. It combines data streams from a variety of sensors and camera feeds to offer a single, real-time overview of urban traffic dynamics. According to information provided, the technology has previously been adopted in several international cities including Brisbane, Singapore, and Chicago, supporting local governments in their own traffic management and public safety programmes. The collaboration in Pune follows the deployment of similar AI traffic monitoring systems elsewhere in India, such as the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, where the mechanisms are used to monitor vehicle speeds and track other drivings violations to mitigate risks and promote road safety. Global and local context SenSen's partnership with the Pune Traffic Police aligns with a wider movement in India to incorporate artificial intelligence into urban infrastructure as cities balance rapid growth with increasing transportation and safety challenges. The company's technology is also in use across North America, Asia, and the Middle East, and has been integrated into operations by a variety of commercial and public sector organisations. According to the organisations involved, the introduction of these systems demonstrates the potential for technology firms based outside of India to support local authorities with digital solutions, with the aim of practical improvements to urban living standards. Follow us on: Share on:
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Commuters demand decongestion of Magarpatta Chowk, allege lack of traffic cops
Magarpatta Chowk Road has become a nightmare for the residents and commuters in the wake of barricading arrangements undertaken by the traffic police department to decongest the road and the main chowk. The junction attracts traffic from Pune city, Hadapsar, Mundhwa and Solapur Road, making it one of the busiest road corridors and chowks in Eastern Pune. The road corridor from Kalyan Jewellers to Magarpatta Chowk and a further two kilometres ahead towards Ahmednagar Road remains blocked with traffic during the peak hours of mornings and evenings, commuters allege. Further lack of adequate manpower of traffic police was affecting traffic management at the junction, residents said. Sudheer Methekar, a senior citizen from Hadapsar, said, 'There is a need to post a large number of traffic cops at the crossing as it is a busy area comprising schools, business establishments, gardens and hospitals which are located nearby. Currently, it is becoming difficult to cross the road on foot and by two-wheelers.' Sarika Pawar, another resident from Mundhwa, said, 'There is a steady inflow of vehicles, especially heavy vehicles and goods carriers from Mundhwa towards Magarpatta, which leads to traffic jams. The entire road corridor has to be redesigned as the PMC DP plan is currently not in place. Traffic chaos at Magarpatta does not seem likely to be solved till the end of monsoon.' Police Inspector Dhananjay Pingale of the Hadapsar traffic branch said, 'To resolve the traffic crisis, we shut down the U-turn at the Magarpatta junction a few days ago to streamline traffic. We have requested the citizens to extend full cooperation and obey the laws to resolve the pending issues, if any, at the earliest.' To improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, the Pune Traffic Police last week introduced traffic changes at Magarpatta Chowk (Noble Hospital Chowk) under the Hadapsar Division. These changes are being implemented on an experimental basis, and any previous parking-related orders in the area have been revoked. According to the traffic branch, it has ordered the closure of the U-turn at Magarpatta Chowk and vehicles are now required to take a U-turn at Vaidwadi Chowk instead.
