Pune: Police to start barricading roads at 6.30 pm to avoid traffic snarls

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Speaking about movement in public places and roads, Gupta said, “As per norms for units under Level 3, to which Pune currently belongs, establishments are allowed to function till 4 pm and movement is restricted after 5 pm. Considering Pune’s traffic volume and time taken for people to reach homes, we will start barricading roads from 6.30 pm. This will help us avoid traffic snarls, especially at checkpoints. This does not mean people can move around without a valid reason after 5 pm. They can be stopped after 5 pm and be asked to give a reason for their movement. We appeal to people to cooperate with the police.”

Gupta added, “Restrictions remain to ensure that there is no unnecessary movement. We hope that Pune will soon move to Level 2 if people continue following all rules and take all Covid-appropriate measures.”