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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new underground Metro line in Pune today, September 26. This line connects the Civil Court to Swargate and is part of a larger development project worth over ₹22,600 crore. During his visit, he will also lay the foundation stone for the Metro expansion from Swargate to Katraj. The underground stretch spans 3.64 kilometers and includes three stations: Budhwar Peth, Mandai, and Swargate. A test run for this route, which runs beneath the Mutha river, was conducted in February. The cost of this section is approximately ₹1,810 crore and its inauguration marks the completion of Phase 1 of the Pune Metro Rail Project.

In addition to the Metro inauguration, PM Modi will also lay the foundation for a memorial for Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule’s first girl school at Bhidewada, honoring the famous social reformer.

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Traffic restrictions in Pune

Traffic restrictions will be in place in Pune from 3 PM today until the Prime Minister's convoy passes. Heavy vehicles will be banned on 13 roads. Here are some important changes:

- The road from Savarkar Statue Square to Sarasbaug Puram Chowk will be closed.
- Traffic will be stopped from Jedhe Chowk to Satara Road, with an alternate route via Vakhar Mahamandal and Market Yard Junction.
- Vehicles will be diverted from Seven Loves Chowk to Jedhe Chowk, using Vakhar Mahamandal and Satara Road instead.
- The road from Volga Chowk to Jedhe Chowk will also be closed, diverting traffic through Savarkar Chowk.
- Two-way traffic between Kamgar Putla and Shivaji statue will be redirected through Shahir Amar Shaikh Chowk.
- Other roads, including Tofkhana Chowk to Shivajinagar Court and Na Si Phadke Chowk to Nath Pai Chowk, will also be closed with alternate routes provided.

Parking will be banned on ten major roads, and designated parking areas have been set up at various locations, including Neelayam Theatre and Garware College. These measures are in place to ensure safety and order during PM Modi's visit.