Garhwal Post Bureau
DEHRADUN, 14 Nov: In view of the Chhath Puja celebrations and the anticipated rush of devotees at the Nanda Ki Chowki ghat, Dehradun police has issued a detailed traffic and diversion plan for tomorrow and on Nov. 16. Several routes in and around Premnagar, Nanda Ki Chowki and adjoining areas have been earmarked for diversions to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safe movement of devotees attending the festival.
According to the traffic arrangement, vehicles travelling from Dehradun towards Selaqui, Sahaspur and Vikasnagar will be diverted from Premnagar via the New Expressway towards Singhniwala. Devotees travelling from Dehradun city to the Chhath Puja venue at Nanda Ki Chowki will be able to reach the site through Rangharwala Tiraaha and Premnagar Chowk.
Vehicles moving from Bhauwala towards Premnagar will be routed through Sudhowala Chowk, Balaji Dham Cut and Thakurpur Road. Similarly, vehicles coming from Bidholi towards Premnagar will be diverted through Nanda Ki Chowki, Sudhowala Chowk, Balaji Dham Cut and Thakurpur Road. Traffic travelling from Premnagar towards Jhajra, Sudhowala and Bidholi will be directed via Thakurpur Road and Balaji Dham. Heavy vehicles arriving at Dhulkot Tiraaha will be diverted towards Singhniwala and further routed through Barowala.
To accommodate the expected inflow of devotees, the police have designated parking areas at Subharti College, the ghat near Uttaranchal University, the area near the Nanda Ki Chowki petrol pump, the Asan riverbank, Chandrabani Haat Bazaar Ground and vacant grounds along the Maldevta Road riverfront area.
Police have appealed to devotees to avoid unnecessary use of private vehicles and make maximum use of public transport services, including Vikrams, auto-rickshaws and city buses. Vehicles found parked in no-parking zones will be removed by traffic cranes and a penalty of Rs 1,500 will be imposed. Action under the Motor Vehicles Act will also be taken against vehicles parked on public roads, at intersections and on key traffic corridors.
To monitor the arrangements and maintain traffic discipline, police will deploy surveillance through drones and CCTV cameras. Emergency service vehicles, including ambulances, police vehicles and fire service units, will not be stopped and will be allowed unhindered movement during the festivities.
SP Traffic Jaya Baluni said that if traffic pressure increases in the Nanda Ki Chowki and Premnagar areas, the diversion plan may be modified in accordance with local requirements and prevailing conditions. Dehradun Police have urged the public to cooperate with traffic personnel and adhere to the arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival.
