Pune Traffic Alert: Hinjawadi Wakad Flyover Ban For Two-Wheelers During Peak Hours

By Prashant for PuneriPages.in

If you travel daily between Wakad and Hinjawadi, you already know how crazy this stretch gets. Well, things are changing. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Traffic Police have now put a ban on two-wheelers using the Wakad-Hinjawadi flyover during peak hours—effective immediately.

The Rule You Need to Know

Here’s the deal:

What: No two-wheelers allowed
Where: Wakad (highway side) to Hinjawadi Phase 2 flyover
When:
- Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Evening: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

So basically, during rush hours, if you’re on a bike or scooty, the flyover is off-limits.

Why This Ban Makes Sense

Honestly, anyone who’s taken this route knows it’s a tough patch.

The flyover has a steep slope and a sharp curve—not exactly two-wheeler friendly.
Add to that the endless stream of company buses, PMPML buses, and heavy trucks zooming in—it’s chaos.
Police have already seen multiple accidents and close calls here.

So this isn’t just traffic control, it’s about making sure people actually reach home safe.

Who’s Behind the Decision

This isn’t a random rule floating around WhatsApp groups. It’s official.

Issued by: Pimpri-Chinchwad Traffic Police
Announced by: DCP (Traffic) Vivek Patil
Legal Standing: Comes under the Motor Vehicles Act—so yeah, it’s enforceable.

What It Means for You

If you’re on a bike, you’ll need to:

Skip the flyover during restricted hours.
Use the road below instead.
Brace for a few extra minutes of travel till traffic settles into the new flow.

Not fun, I know—but way safer than risking it up there.

Wrapping It Up

Sure, this might slow things down a bit, but the idea is simple: less risk, more safety.

For thousands of us heading to the Hinjawadi IT Park, this means a small adjustment in our daily ride. But if it helps prevent serious accidents, maybe it’s worth those extra 10 minutes on the clock.