The restrictions are aimed at preventing traffic congestion, ensuring pedestrians’ safety, and maintaining smoother vehicle movement in busy shopping area in the run-up to Diwali. (File Photo)

With large crowds expected in central Pune’s major markets for Diwali shopping, the Pune city traffic police have barred heavy vehicles from entering Bajirao Road and Shivaji Road every Saturday and Sunday from October 25 until the end of the festival.

The restrictions are aimed at preventing traffic congestion, ensuring pedestrians’ safety, and maintaining smoother vehicle movement in busy shopping areas, including Laxmi Road, Kumthekar Road, Kelkar Road, and Tulshibaug, where shoppers are expected to throng markets in large numbers in the run-up to Diwali.

As per an order issued by Sandeep Bhajibhakre, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pune City, traffic permissions granted to heavy vehicles on Bajirao Road and Shivaji Road will remain suspended on Saturdays and Sundays during the period.

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