- By Yashashvi Tak
- Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:30 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Noida Traffic Police have planned a dedicated route for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, which is set to begin next week. To ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of Kanwar pilgrims, a detailed traffic management plan has been put in place for their passage through Noida on the way to Delhi and Faridabad, officials said on Thursday.
Kanwar Yatra Route From Noida
Pilgrims will enter Noida from Mayur Vihar, proceed past the Shani Temple and the Okhla Bird Sanctuary, and exit at Kalindi Kunj, covering a stretch of approximately four kilometres within the city.
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“We held a meeting on Thursday and announced the formation of a dedicated Kanwar Cell to manage the yatra. This unit will oversee traffic arrangements and ensure safe passage for pilgrims from July 11 to August 9,” traffic police officer said, according to the HT report.
“Traffic police will be stationed at Sector 14-A in Noida to manage the entry of pilgrims from Mayur Vihar. Traffic on Chilla Road will be briefly halted to allow safe passage, and additional force will be deployed to manage congestion,” officer further added.
Control Room At Noida Entry Gate
Police said a control room will be set up at the Noida Entry Gate in Sector 14-A to monitor the situation. Additionally, to ensure smooth movement of pilgrims, two out of the four lanes between the Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Okhla Barrage at Kalindi Kunj will remain closed.
“We conducted a meeting with our Ghaziabad counterpart on Wednesday, and the force of all the traffic police, 500, will be used to facilitate pilgrims,” Noida traffic police deputy commissioner, Lakhan Singh Yadav said, according to the HT report.
Traffic Diversion For Kanwar Yatra
Traffic police said that a diversion plan for commuters will be announced soon. The Kanwar Yatra, held annually in July and August, is a major Hindu pilgrimage during which devotees collect holy water from the Ganga river in Haridwar.