In view of the Bada Mangal celebrations on Tuesday, major traffic diversions have been announced across Lucknow to ensure smooth movement and safety during the fairs and Bhandaras (community feasts) at prominent temples like New and Old Hanuman Temple in Aliganj and Hanuman Setu Temple. The diversions will be in effect from midnight on Monday until the conclusion of the fair on Tuesday night.
DCP Traffic Kamlesh Dixit informed that the revised traffic plan will be enforced on every Bada Mangal. Commuters facing any inconvenience can contact the Traffic Control Room at 9454405155.
Roads Closed for Heavy and Public Vehicles:
-Roadways and city buses from Sitapur Road will be restricted at Purnia and Daliganj railway crossing towards Kapurthala and IT Chauraha.
-Heavy vehicles from Kaiserbagh and Hazratganj will be barred from entering IT and Kapurthala areas via Subhash Chauraha.
-Restrictions will also apply from Kursi Road, IT Chauraha, Aliganj Sahara Tower, Niralanagar, Channi Lal Chauraha, Sai Mandir Aliganj, Alkapuri, Shalimar Cut, Clark Avadh, and Motimahal Tiraha — mostly towards Kapurthala, Hanuman Setu, and Hanuman Dham Temple.
Alternative Routes Open to Vehicles:
-Commuters can use Madiyanav Overbridge, Purnia, Daliganj railway crossing, Pakka Pul, Engineering College, Vikas Nagar, Badshahnagar, Nishatganj, Sankalp Vatika, and others for northbound and eastbound travel.
-Alternative routes also include Shaheed Smarak, Chiraiyajheel, Teethi Puliya, Rahimnagar, Wireless Chauraha, Gol Market, Sahara Tower backlane, and Clark Avadh to Subhash Chauraha via KD Singh Babu Stadium.
Police urge commuters to plan their travel accordingly and cooperate with traffic personnel on duty.