Heavy rain slows Pune traffic; commuters face long delays on arterial roads
Heavy and continuous rain on Thursday caused significant traffic congestion across Pune, with several major roads experiencing severe slowdowns during the morning and evening peak hours. Waterlogging in low-lying areas, reduced vehicle speeds, and increased traffic volume led to extended travel times for commuters.
According to officials from the Pune City Traffic Control Room and local traffic divisions, major snarls were reported on key routes including J M Road, Fergusson College Road, Ganeshkhind Road, University Circle, Shivajinagar, Sangamwadi, the Pune railway station area, Swargate, Satara Road, Solapur Road, Nagar Road, Baner Road, Aundh Road and the Katraj–Dehu Road Bypass.
Traffic moved slowly on Sinhagad Road, Karve Road, Paud Road, Airport Road, the Wakad and Hinjawadi approach roads, and the Mumbai–Bengaluru Highway passing through the city. Major junctions such as Nal Stop, Bremen Chowk, Chandani Chowk, Sancheti Chowk, Sarasbaug, Hadapsar and Vishrantwadi also witnessed heavy congestion.
Many commuters reported that journeys that normally take 30 to 40 minutes stretched to more than an hour. The traffic situation began improving gradually after the rain subsided in the late evening. Authorities advised motorists to plan alternate routes and exercise caution while driving in waterlogged areas.
