What are the traffic restrictions in Guwahati for Chhath Puja?

The Kamrup district administration has banned commercial vehicles and closed MG Road to all except puja-related vehicles from October 27-28. Parking restrictions and diversions are also in place across the city.

How will the Chhath Puja celebrations affect traffic in Guwahati?

The influx of devotees is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions, prompting the district authorities to enforce strict regulations to manage the situation.

What measures are being taken by the Guwahati administration for the Chhath Puja celebrations?

The administration has announced a series of traffic rules, including road closures, parking restrictions, and vehicle diversions, to ensure smooth movement of devotees and puja materials during the two-day festival.

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Guwahati Enforces Strict Traffic Rules for Chhath Puja Celebrations

25 Oct

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Summary

No commercial vehicles allowed in Guwahati from Oct 27-28
MG Road closed for all except puja-related vehicles
Parking restrictions and diversions in place across the city

In preparation for the upcoming Chhath Puja celebrations on October 27-28, the Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration in Guwahati has announced strict traffic regulations to be enforced in the city.

The restrictions will be in effect from 11am on October 27 to 11am on October 28. During this period, no commercial goods carriers or heavy vehicles will be allowed to enter Guwahati. MG Road, between Machkhowa Point and the Chief Justice's Bungalow Point, will be closed to all vehicles except those transporting puja materials and devotees. Slow-moving vehicles like hand carts and rickshaws will also be restricted on this stretch, unless used for puja-related purposes.

The administration has also put in place several diversions and parking restrictions across the city. City buses from Khanapara towards Bharalumukh must avoid Panbazar ROB and instead take GS Road and AT Road. Heavy vehicles, including inter-district and ASTC rural buses from Jalukbari, will be diverted via NH-27. Parking for vehicles carrying devotees and puja materials will be allowed at designated areas, but no parking will be permitted on several major roads.