Hinjewadi IT Hub Traffic Hit: Cable Repair Work Causes Bottleneck in Phase 2 in Pune, Traffic Advisory Issued
Traffic in Pune’s Hinjewadi Phase 2 has been reduced to a single lane between Wipro Circle and MIDC Circle due to underground cable repair work. Authorities warn of heavy congestion during peak hours and advise commuters to plan ahead, use alternate routes, and allow extra travel time until work is completed.
Commuters travelling through Hinjewadi Phase 2 are likely to face significant delays as traffic has been restricted to a single lane between Wipro Circle and MIDC Circle. The restriction, in place due to ongoing underground cable repair work near Metro Station No. 3, is expected to continue until at least April 26, 2026, with some disruption possibly extending beyond that.
The affected stretch, located opposite the Doehler company area, has seen road excavation work after a technical fault was detected in a power cable belonging to Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited. Authorities have narrowed vehicle movement to one lane, creating a bottleneck in one of Pune’s busiest IT corridors. Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic Block: Commuters To Witness Major Disruption on April 23-24 Due to Bridge Work; Routes, Timings, Diversions.
Hinjewadi IT Hub Traffic Hit: Cable Fault Triggers Road Excavation
Officials said the repair work began after identifying a fault in an underground transmission cable. To fix the issue, sections of the road have been dug up, reducing the available carriageway. This has directly impacted traffic flow between Wipro Circle and MIDC Circle, a key route used daily by office-goers and company transport services.
Peak Hour Congestion Expected
Traffic police have warned that congestion is likely to be most severe during peak hours.
Morning traffic between 8 am and 11 am and evening rush from 4 pm to 8 pm are expected to see the highest delays. With thousands of employees commuting to and from offices in the area, even minor disruptions typically result in long queues. Is the Mumbai Woman Who Lashed Out at Girish Mahajan Over Traffic Disruption Ex-Bigg Boss Contestant Pooja Mishra?
Advisory for Commuters
The Hinjawadi Traffic Division has issued an advisory urging commuters to plan their travel carefully.
Motorists have been asked to avoid the affected stretch unless necessary, start early to beat peak-hour traffic, and use alternate internal routes wherever possible. Authorities have also encouraged the use of public transport to reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
Drivers have been advised to follow traffic rules strictly, avoid wrong-side driving, and cooperate with personnel deployed at the site to manage flow.
Busy IT Corridor Faces Pressure
Hinjewadi is one of Pune’s largest employment hubs, with a high concentration of IT companies and daily commuter traffic. Road capacity in the area is often stretched during office hours, and temporary restrictions can quickly lead to congestion.
Work Timeline and Restoration
Officials said the repair work is being carried out on priority and is expected to be completed by April 26, though some reports indicate it could extend until April 30, 2026.
Until the work is completed and the road is fully restored, single-lane traffic movement will remain in place. Commuters have been advised to allow extra travel time and check live traffic updates before starting their journey.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 23, 2026 04:21 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).