Pune traffic news: Diversions announced for President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Symbiosis University today

Pune traffic news: The Pune District Collector has announced road diversions today, September 3, in view of President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Symbiosis University in the city, Jagran reported.

According to the report, traffic diversions will be enforced between 12 noon and 4 pm on September 3 as President Murmu makes her way to the University in the Lavale area.

According to a notice from the District Collector's office, all light, heavy, and extra-heavy vehicles will be redirected between 12 noon and 4 pm today.

It added that only police, revenue department, fire brigade, ambulances, and other essential service vehicles will be exempt from the reroute.

The Traffic Diversion

• To ensure a smooth flow of vehicles, all traffic from Nandegaon- Sunnyworld and Sus routes will be rerouted.
• Traffic will be diverted from Nandegaon-Male towards Pune via Hinjewadi and from Nandegaon-Pirangut to Chandni Chowk.

The notice asked residents to use the alternative routes to minimise vehicle congestion and ensure smooth traffic.

President Murmu in Maharashtra

President Murmu on September 2 embarked on a three-day visit to Maharashtra, newswire PTI reported.

Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan received Murmu after she landed in Kolhapur. She began her trip by offering prayers at the Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur. “President Murmu visited the Mahalaxmi temple and sought blessings of the goddess,” district officials said.

The President is scheduled to attend various programs during her trip, the Rashtrapati Bhavan stated.

President Murmu's Schedule

• Today, on September 3, the President is scheduled to address the 21st convocation of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) at Pune.
• Later, she will also grace the centenary year function of the Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) in Mumbai.
• The President will inaugurate the Buddha Vihar at Udgir, Latur, on September 4.
• In Latur, she will also address a gathering of beneficiaries of ‘Shasan Aplya Dari’ and ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojna’ of the Maharashtra government at Udgir, the statement added.

(With inputs from PTI)