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Ranchi on Lockdown: Festive Shoppers Brace for Traffic Chaos
5 Nov
Summary
- 1,000 traffic personnel deployed to manage congestion.
- Four-wheeler entry restricted in Upper Baazar during peak hours.
- Mini fire tenders added to enhance emergency response.
Ranchi is set to enforce strict traffic regulations this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, to accommodate the anticipated influx of shoppers for Dhanteras and Diwali. The district administration is deploying a robust force of 1,000 traffic personnel, augmented by an additional 200, to oversee vehicle movement and ensure smoother transit through the bustling markets.
To manage the increased volume of vehicles and shoppers, specific traffic restrictions will be in place. Entry for all four-wheelers will be prohibited in the Upper Bazaar area from 12:30 PM to midnight. Movement of small and large goods vehicles will be restricted between Radium Chowk and Sujata Chowk, with all vehicular traffic barred on the stretch between Vikrant Chowk and Kali Mandir Chowk. Heavy goods vehicles will be prohibited from entering the city between 8 AM and midnight.
In preparation for potential incidents, the police department is coordinating with the fire department. Newly acquired mini fire tenders are set to be deployed, enhancing the emergency response capabilities during the festive period. Residents have noted worsening traffic congestion due to shoppers parking on roads and roadside stalls contributing to the problem.
