To prevent crowding at Jaystambh, Pune-Ahmednagar highway to remain closed on Jan 1

Pune district collector has issued orders to close a stretch on the Pune-Ahmednagar highway on January 1 to prevent crowding at the Jaystambh.

As per the orders, traffic would not be allowed on Pune-Ahmednagar highway from 5 pm on December 31 to 12 pm on January 1.

Chakan-Shikrapur stretch would be completely closed for traffic. Vehicles going to Mumbai and Pune from Ahmednagar would be diverted on alternative routes from Shirur, Pargaon, Chuafula, Yavat and Hadapsar.

Vehicles going to Ahmednagar from Pune would be diverted to Pune-Solapur highway from Kharadi bypass. While vehicles going to Ahmednagar from Mumbai would be diverted to alternative roads from Wadgaon Maval, Khed, Manchar, Narayangaon and Ale Phata.