Guwahati, 20 October (HS): Guwahati Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory for October 21 and 22 in view of Durga idol immersion, announcing designated routes, diversions and restrictions across several parts of the city to ensure smooth traffic movement and prevent congestion near immersion ghats.

According to an official release issued by the Traffic Branch of the Deputy Commissioner of Police’s office, vehicles carrying Durga idols must follow specified routes to reach Lachit Ghat and Pandu Port. The restrictions will affect several major roads and junctions during the immersion period.

Routes To Lachit Ghat

Vehicles coming from Chandmari via Maharaja Prithu Flyover will have to proceed through District Library Point, KLB Road, Sessions Court Point and MG Road. Those arriving from Tokobari, Paltan Bazar, Ulubari, Birubari, Rehabari, Chatribari, Bishnupur, Athgaon and Fatasil must take the Aryanagar–AK Azad Road–Nepali Mandir route before proceeding through Gadhuli Bazar, Bishal Point, Panbazar Railway Overbridge and Pani Tanki to MG Road.

Vehicles from Kumarpara and Lal Ganesh will have to follow Bishnupur Road, Chabipul, Aryanagar, AK Azad Road, Nepali Mandir, Gadhuli Bazar, Bishal Point, Panbazar Railway Overbridge and Pani Tanki. Vehicles from Ulubari and Dakshin Sarania must use GS Road, Apsara, Janata Point, Nepali Mandir, Gadhuli Bazar, Bishal Point, Panbazar Railway Overbridge and Pani Tanki.

Those coming from Rajgarh and Bhangagarh will be routed through Rajgarh Road, Commerce College Point, Maharaja Prithu Flyover, District Library Point, KLB Road and Sessions Court Point. Vehicles from Ganeshguri, Christian Basti, Dispur and Kahilipara must take RG Baruah Road, Shraddhanjali Flyover, Maharaja Prithu Flyover, District Library Point, KLB Road and Sessions Court Point.

Vehicles approaching from Panbazar will have to use HB Road, Mahamaya Point and Pani Tanki, while those from Bharalumukh and Shantipur must follow DG Road, Bharalumukh Point, AT Road, Panbazar Railway Overbridge and Pani Tanki.

Diversions For Regular Traffic

Several diversions have also been planned for regular vehicles. Traffic moving from Noonmati towards Maharaja Prithu Flyover will be diverted towards Ganeshguri, while vehicles travelling from Chandmari beneath the flyover towards Jalukbari will be redirected towards Ulubari at TC Point.

Vehicles travelling from Jalukbari and Bharalumukh towards Chandmari and Dispur will be regulated near Machkhowa Police Point and diverted through BR Road and AT Road. Traffic coming from Uzan Bazar, Kharghuli and Noonmati will be regulated at Planetarium Point and diverted through Lamb Road, GNB Road and TC Point.

The use of BB Road between Ulubari and TC Point by vehicles carrying idols has been prohibited. On MG Road, only vehicles carrying idols will be permitted to proceed towards Lachit Ghat from the Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital side, using the designated right-side lane. After immersion, these vehicles must exit through DG Road or AT Road.

Separate Arrangements For Pandu Port

Vehicles carrying idols for immersion at Pandu Port must approach the ghat through Adabari Tiniali. After completing the immersion, they will be allowed to exit towards Jalukbari only through Shadillapur No. 6 Colony.

Vehicles coming from Bharalumukh and Fatasil must use AT Road and DG Road to reach Pandu. The entry of idol-carrying vehicles into Pandu through Maligaon Chariali has been prohibited.

Commuters Advised To Use Alternative Routes

The traffic police have urged commuters to avoid MG Road, GNB Road and DG Road as far as possible during the immersion period. Particular caution has been advised for the stretch beneath Jalukbari Flyover near TC Point.

Passengers travelling to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and Saraighat Bridge have been advised to use the National Highway wherever possible to avoid congestion.

Vehicles carrying DJ equipment, sound systems or loudspeakers will not be allowed near the immersion ghats. Such vehicles must be parked at designated locations away from the ghats and will be diverted through alternative routes.

However, the restrictions will not apply to emergency service vehicles and vehicles belonging to local residents.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash