- Agra Canal Road closed until Shivratri for Kanwar Yatra.
- Commuters advised to use specified alternative routes for travel.
- Maximize public transport use for next few days in Faridabad.
Faridabad Traffic Alert: The Faridabad Traffic Police, amid a surge in devotees during the Kanwar Yatra, has issued a special traffic advisory to ensure public safety and maintain smooth traffic flow. The senior officials have advised the commuters to avoid using the Agra Canal Road until Shivratri and to use alternative routes. Apart from this, the local residents have also been advised to maximise the use of public transportation for the next few days.
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The officials, while providing details, stated that the main route for the Kanwar Yatra has been designated along the Agra Canal. The authority had placed barricades and blockades at various sites along the Agra Canal from Durga Builder to Sotai Bridge due to managing the rush. While an advisory was issued earlier, the vehicles are still travelling on this route, leading to inconveniences.
What Are Alternative Routes?
However, the traffic police have also suggested alternative routes for crossing the canal. As per the advisory, drivers headed for Sehatpur should use the Naya Palla Bridge, while those headed for Palla and Tilpat should use the Palla Bridge. Apart from this, those headed for Mavai, Dhiraj Nagar, and surrounding areas should use the Sector 28/29 Bridge.
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In its latest advisory, the Faridabad police have advised the commuters to follow the instructions and use the alternative routes in the coming days to avoid any inconveniences. It further stated that the advisory has been announced to ensure safe and peaceful completion of the Kanwar Yatra.
Weather Foreast
The city has witnessed moderate to heavy rain in the past two days, slowing the pace of the pilgrims. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Uttarakhand in the coming days.
The bus and train services have been significantly increased by the authorities to reduce the rush and provide a better travel experience.
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