• By Imran Zafar
  • Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:38 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

In anticipation of the heavy crowd expected during the Air Show scheduled for October 8 in Prayagraj, the traffic police in the city have implemented special measures. To ensure safety and smooth traffic flow, rehearsals by Air Force personnel will take place on October 6. For a period of three days, heavy vehicles will not be allowed entry into certain areas while several traffic diversions will be enforced on main routes within the city.

The impact of the Air Show will be felt across approximately 20 kilometres, spanning from Bamrauli to Sangam nose. During the Air Show (from October 6 to 8), traffic movement on key bridges such as the Shastri Bridge and the New Yamuna Bridge will be restricted to maintain security.

Vehicles travelling from Bamrauli to Dhumanganj should follow the route via Rajrooppur, Jhalwa Crossing, and DRM Office Road. Conversely, those heading from the city to Dhumanganj should use the route from Rajrooppur to Jhalwa Crossing and then proceed via DRM Office Road. Heavy vehicles coming from Kanpur will be diverted from Kokhraj.

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Additional restrictions include no entry for big vehicles from Bhagwatpur Mod to Bamrauli, no vehicle exit from Mundera Mandi Gate and Transport Nagar between 5 am and 12 noon, and a prohibition on e-rickshaws, tempos and buses at Leprosy Mission Crossing in Naini.

 IAFs Suryakiran Aerobatics Team during an air show of Indian Air Force (File Image: ANI)

For spectators attending the Air Show at Sangam, parking arrangements have been made. Vehicles arriving from different directions will be directed to specific parking areas. For instance:

  • Vehicles from Kareli, Chowk and Civil Lines will park at Bangad Dharmshala Crossing (17 number parking).

  • Those coming from Rajapur, Shivkuti, Mumfordganj Katra and Allapur can park near Alopibagh Mandir Crossing, Galla Mandi and Nag Vasuki Temple.

  • Naini spectators will find parking at Navprayagam.

  • Jhunsi-bound vehicles should head to Tikarmafi for parking.

On October 7, additional diversions will be in place. The left lane from Ponghat Pulia to Chungi Chauraha will be closed between 5 pm and 10 pm. Light vehicles coming from Puramufti can enter via Manauri to Airport Road. E-rickshaws, tempos and buses are prohibited on VIP Road during this time frame (5 am to 10 pm).