Changes in the traffic system on Durga Puja and Dussehra in Gorakhpur, prohibiting the access of heavy vehicles

The police administration kept in mind the growing crowd and security system in the city at the Feast of Durga Puja and Dussehra. Heavy vehicles coming from external districts will no longer be allowed to enter the city to handle resorts and possible jams. They will be derived from alternative routes and stopped outside. According to police officers, the ban applies from 17:00 to 14:00 daily to 1 October. During this time, trucks, tractor trolls and other heavy vehicles will not get admission to the city limit. Only vehicles that produce essential commodities can come based on special consent. The traffic department said that lakhs of people at festivals during festivals reached scholarship, Puja Pandale and Ramlila grounds in Gorakhpur City. In such a situation, the movement of heavy vehicles increases the possibility of accident and jam. This is why this change has been made to the traffic system this time like every year. Additional police forces were deployed to the most important intersections of the city – Gallhar, Reti Chowk, Shahpur, Asuran and Medical Road. Traffic policemen will also patrol on foot in sensitive areas. Officials say that dedicated and the general public do not have problems anyway. Truck drivers and transport companies have already been informed in the evening to go through the city or use an alternative route. Police have released a list of alternative routes and drawing boards has also been installed in various places. At large festivals such as Durga Puja and Dussehra, the atmosphere of Gorakhpur is completely plunged into religious and cultural colors. A large number of people will visit the Puja pandals with the family and see the Ramlila and Dussehra Fair. During this time, the pressure of vehicles and pedestrians on the roads suddenly increases. The administration says that if heavy vehicles are not stopped, along with the jam, security -related threats can also increase. SP -Traffic said the traffic police will remain on warning mode for 24 hours until the festival is over. All officers and Jawans will report their duty in advance. At the same time, drone cameras are monitored by overcrowded areas. Local people and business organizations welcomed this decision by the administration. He says that the traffic system becomes a major challenge every year during festivals. If heavy vehicles are stopped, the ordinary people will get great relief and accidents will also be stopped. At present, police have appealed that people should be patient and follow the traffic rules so that the festival can be enjoyed without any discomfort. Share this story -tags