As the auspicious Chhath Puja celebrations draw near, authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR), Patna, and Gaya are gearing up to manage the anticipated influx of devotees. To ensure smooth traffic flow and prevent congestion, they have issued comprehensive traffic advisories, outlining road closures, diversions, and restrictions on commercial vehicles.
NCR Traffic Advisory:
In Ghaziabad, the traffic police have announced restrictions from 2 PM on November 7th until late evening and from 3 AM on November 8th. All types of commercial vehicles will be barred from traveling on the New Link Road, near DPS Siddharth Vihar and New Bus Adda/Meerut Tiraha, towards Hindon Bridge. Furthermore, commercial vehicles will be prohibited from traveling from Mohan Nagar towards Hindon Bridge. These vehicles will be diverted via NH-09 from UP Gate. Commercial vehicles traveling from Meerut towards Mohan Nagar or Seemapuri via Meerut Tiraha will be redirected via ALT, Hapur Chungi, and Diamond Flyover, using NH-09. Additionally, these vehicles will be restricted from traveling from ALT Chauraha towards Rajnagar Extension.
Similar restrictions will be imposed on all types of commercial vehicles coming from Bhopura Tiraha towards Nagdwar/Karhera from the Hindon Air Force Roundabout. Heavy commercial vehicles traveling from Hapur Chungi towards Rajnagar Extension will also be restricted.
In Noida, the traffic police have issued a similar advisory. All travelers heading towards Delhi via the Sarita Vihar area may encounter diversions on the Kalindi Kunj Road. Commuters from Sector 63 and the Hindon Bridge in Kuleshra will be redirected towards Chotpur, Bahlopur, and Noida Stadium. Heavy vehicles from Greater Noida will be routed from Charkha Roundabout to Delhi through DND Flyway and Chilla. If necessary, vehicles coming from Sector 37 via Mahamaya Flyover may be diverted towards Charkha Roundabout.
Patna and Gaya Traffic Advisories:
In Patna, the following areas will be closed to entry: GB Road, Chand Chaura East, Bengali Ashram to Vishnupad, Koyribadi Mor towards Vishnupad, Narayani Bridge towards Vishnupad Police Station, and Bata Mor to Tikari Road.
Gaya authorities have also issued specific traffic advisories. All vehicles entering Gaya city from other areas to reach Kenduy Ghat will be directed via Sikadia Mor, Gewal Bigha turn, Shahmir Takiya turn, Mangalagauri turn, Madanpur turn, and Ghughritand bypass. For devotees traveling towards Pita Maheshwar Ghat from Ramna Road, a direct route via Mital Mosaic will be available.
Gawahati Traffic Advisory:
Gawahati police have issued a traffic advisory effective from 1 PM on November 7th, 2024, for the Chhath Puja celebrations, outlining specific traffic management measures during the festival.
The authorities in all these regions are working to ensure the safety and smooth movement of devotees during the Chhath Puja celebrations. It is advisable for devotees to stay updated with the latest traffic advisories and plan their travel accordingly.