Sinhagad Fort Closed Jan 21 for Pune Grand Challenge Cycling Tour

• Sinhagad Fort will be closed to tourists on Wednesday, January 21, from 8 AM to 6 PM due to the 'Pune Grand Challenge Tour' international cycling competition.
• District Collector Jitendra Dudi issued official orders for the closure, emphasizing public safety during the event.
• The second stage of the 109 km cycling race will pass through Sinhagad Ghat, affecting traffic on Sinhagad Ghat road and the route to Nanded City.
• Traffic on Pune-Panshet road has been diverted, and Haveli Police Station has urged tourists to avoid the fort on the specified day.
• Additionally, on Monday, major city roads like FC Road, Ganeshkhind Road, and JM Road were closed for a 'Prologue Race', leading to school/college holidays and traffic diversions.

Why It Matters: Sinhagad Fort will be inaccessible to tourists on January 21 due to an international cycling competition.