Several major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Thane, have issued traffic advisories and implemented route restrictions for the Eid-e-Milad processions on Monday. These measures aim to ensure smooth vehicular movement during the festive celebrations. Here is a city-wise breakdown of the traffic advisories and affected routes:
Bengaluru Traffic Advisory: Affected Routes and Restrictions
To manage the increased traffic flow during the Eid celebrations, Bengaluru Traffic Police have implemented comprehensive traffic arrangements and restrictions around the YMCA ground on Nrupathunga Road. The following routes will be used for the procession:
- JC Nagar Dargah to Shivajinagar Cantonment
- Yelahanka Old Town Mosque to Yelahanka Old Town Mosque
- Old Bus Stand to Sannamanikere
- Bellahalli Cross to Nagawara Signal
- Rajagopalnagar Main Road to Peenya 2nd Stage
- South End Circle to RV Road near Lalbagh West Gate Circle
- Geeta Junction to South End Circle
- Bendre Junction to Obalappa Garden Junction
- Mahalingeshwara Layout to Adugodi
Traffic Restrictions in Bengaluru:
- Vehicle movement from Nethaji Junction to Tannery Road via Pottery Circle is prohibited.
- The route from Masque Junction to MM Road Junction will be one-way; cars from Nethaji Junction can head towards Mosque Junction.
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Procession and Affected Roads
The Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, with disruptions expected due to processions. The central Delhi procession began at 11 AM and moved from Bara Hindu Rao to Chowk Jama Masjid, passing through key areas such as:
- Pahari Dhiraj
- Chowk Bara Tooti
- Sadar Bazar
- Qutub Road
- Lahori Gate
- Khari Baoli
- Masjid Fatehpuri
- Katra Bariyan
- Farash Khana
- Lal Kuan
- Chowk Hauz Qazi
- Chawri Bazar
Traffic Impact in Delhi: Heavy traffic is expected on Rani Jhansi Road, Chandni Chowk Road, Bara Hindu Rao Road, SPM Marg, Khari Baoli Marg, Hare Ram Marg, Chawri Bazar Road, Jama Masjid Road, and surrounding areas.
Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Procession Details and Route Diversions
Mumbai Police have issued a traffic advisory for the Eid-e-Milad procession in the Mankhurd Traffic Division, anticipating around 70,000 to 80,000 participants and a significant number of vehicles. To prevent any inconvenience to the public, route diversions have been implemented around the Mankhurd area in eastern Mumbai.
Thane Traffic Advisory: Managing Festive Traffic
Thane Traffic Police issued an advisory for managing traffic during the Eid-e-Milad celebrations, coinciding with the ongoing Ganeshotsav festival from September 7 to September 17, 2024. The immersion (Visarjan) processions and Eid-e-Milad celebrations are expected to attract heavy crowds, and measures have been put in place to minimize vehicular congestion.
Key Takeaway
Authorities across these cities are taking proactive steps to ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the Eid-e-Milad processions. Motorists are advised to follow the issued guidelines and use alternate routes to avoid delays.
