3 min readPuneDec 4, 2025 09:57 PM IST
First published on: Dec 4, 2025 at 09:56 PM IST
Pune City Traffic Police, who had imposed a speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour on the Katraj bypass after a major accident on November 13 that killed eight people, have now revised the limit to 40 kmph. Officials said the change was made following a review of the road’s structural issues and an analysis of traffic-movement data.
A speeding truck collided with multiple vehicles causing death of eight persons and leaving over 20 injured in the accident in Navale Bridge area on Katraj Dehu Road Bypass of Pune Bangalore Highway on the evening of November 13. Days after the accident, the Pune City police had imposed the speed limit of 30 kmph.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Himmat Jadhav said, “After imposing the speed limit of 30 kmph, we were continuously monitoring the situation on ground. We have conducted a thorough review of the various structural issues of the bypass road and an analysis of traffic movement based on data provided by an international traffic data monitoring agency. Based on these factors we have taken a decision to revise the speed limit to 40 kmph. The enforcement of this speed will continue on this road.”
The notification read, “To control the frequent accidents occurring due to speeding between the Katraj New Tunnel and Navale Bridge on the Katraj Outer Bypass Road within Pune City Traffic Division limits, it has become necessary to restrict vehicle speeds. Exercising the powers vested under the Motor Vehicles Act, Pune City Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Himmat Jadhav has issued orders imposing a maximum speed limit of 40 kmph on the Katraj Bypass stretch from Bhumkar Bridge to the end of Navale Bridge — excluding emergency service vehicles such as fire brigade, police, ambulances, etc.”
The notification further said, “These orders will come into effect from December 4, 2025. All previously issued orders related to speed limits on this route have been cancelled. The Traffic Department has appealed to motorists to regularly check their vehicle speedometers and pay special attention to road signs and boards. It has also been stated that strict action will be taken as per rules against violators using CCTV and speed-gun systems. The Pune City Traffic Branch has urged citizens to cooperate to ensure smooth and safe traffic movement.”
Officials said the change was made following a review of the road’s structural issues and an analysis of traffic-movement data. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons) 
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