Jagran Correspondent, Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of a large number of devotees for the Jagannath Rath Yatra, the Puri Police have issued a detailed traffic and parking advisory. To ensure a smooth flow of traffic, separate routes and parking areas have been set up for vehicles arriving from Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Brahmagiri.
Two-Wheeler Traffic And Parking Rules
- According to the advisory, two-wheelers coming from Brahmagiri and Bhubaneswar are advised to use Mangala Ghat Chowk, Mashanichandi Chowk, and Devighat Chowk to reach the Jagannath Ballabh parking lot.
- If this lot is full, vehicles will park at the Matitota Sports Ground, and then at the Matitota Helipad Ground.
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- Meanwhile, two-wheelers coming from Konark will travel via Baidas Nagar Chowk, Grid Station Chowk, and Subhash Bose Chowk, and park at Blue Flag Beach and the Nilachal Ashok area.
Separate Arrangements For Light Motor Vehicles
Separate traffic arrangements have also been made for light motor vehicles.
- Under the new plan, vehicles coming from Brahmagiri will park at the Samang parking lot.
- Vehicles coming from Bhubaneswar and Konark will park in the Talbania area. Available parking zones in the Talbania area include the Bhoodan parking lot, the Vidhan Sabha Guest House, the ITI, the helipad, the indoor stadium, the horticulture grounds, and the Clean Fish Market complex.
Traffic Plan For Regular And Tourist Buses
- Regular buses arriving from Bhubaneswar will travel via Satyabadi, Chandanpur, and Malatipatpur to reach the Talbania bus stand.
- If this lot is full, buses will drop off passengers near Bhudan Chowk and head to an alternate parking zone near the Swaminarayan Temple.
- Separate routes have also been designated for buses arriving from Konark and Brahmagiri.
- Additionally, tourist buses arriving from Brahmagiri will park at the Samang parking lot, while those from Bhubaneswar will be directed to the Malatipatpur bus stand. Meanwhile, tourist buses arriving from Konark will park near the Swaminarayan Temple.
No-Vehicle Zone Declared
Authorities have declared the entire stretch from Doctorkhana Chowk to the Shrimandir in Badadanda a no-vehicle zone. Additionally, public vehicular movement will be restricted on key routes from Yatrika, Digabareni Chowk, Jhadeshwari Chowk, Jail Road, Brushabha Chowk, Solabhaga Banyan Tree, and Mochisahi to Shrimandir. Only emergency vehicles will be permitted in these areas.
Ahead of the festival, the police administration has advised devotees to use only the designated routes and parking areas and to extend cooperation to on-duty personnel.
(With Inputs From Jagran.com)