Traffic Restrictions imposed in Guwahati for Ambubachi Mela

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• Jun 21, 2024 | Guriya Khatun

These guidelines are implemented to ensure smooth movement and safety for devotees during the Ambubachi Mela. 

Digital Desk: As the Ambubachi Mela approaches at the ancient Kamakhya Temple, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) in Guwahati has implemented comprehensive traffic measures to ensure the safety and unhindered movement of pilgrims and devotees. These measures will be enforced from 5 AM on June 22, 2024, until midnight on June 25, 2024.

Access Restrictions to Maa Kamakhya Temple:

• Only vehicles with authorized car passes issued by the District Administration will be permitted beyond Maa Kamakhya Foot Hill towards the temple.
• Emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire tenders, vehicles transporting life-saving drugs, oxygen cylinders, and school buses are exempt from these restrictions.

Movement Restrictions from Bongshi Bagan:

• Vehicles with valid car passes can travel from Pandu Cabin Tiniali up to Bongshi Bagan. No vehicles will be allowed to proceed from Bongshi Bagan towards Maa Kamakhya Temple.

Drop-off Points for Devotees:

• Vehicles carrying devotees from Jalukbari will use the service lane of Nilachal Flyover and drop passengers opposite Gate No. 3 of Railway HQ. They will then take a U-turn under the flyover to designated parking at Adabari bus stand or Boripara field.
• Devotee vehicles from Bharalumukh will use the service lane of Nilachal Flyover and drop passengers opposite Swagat Hospital (Railway Gate No. 4), then proceed to designated parking areas.

Adjustments for Public Transport Routes:

• ASTC buses, city buses, and private vehicles will utilize Nilachal Flyover between Jalukbari Rotary and Machkhowa, avoiding the service lane.

Designated City Bus Drop-off Points:

• City buses from Jalukbari will drop passengers at Biswakarma Mandir, while those from Bharalumukh will drop passengers at Boripara field. Dropping off passengers at either end of the bridge is prohibited.

Parking Arrangements:

• Two-wheelers, LMVs, and HMVs belonging to devotees will park at Adabari Bus Stand or Boripara Field.
• Parking under Nilachal Flyover is strictly prohibited.

No Parking Zones:

• Roadside parking is prohibited from Adabari Tiniali to Pandu Port on Pandu Port Road, and from Maligaon Chariali to Pandu Port on Borbazar Road.

Restrictions on Goods Carrying Vehicles:

• Commercial goods-carrying vehicles with four wheels and above are restricted on DG Road, MG Road, and AT Road from Jalukbari Rotary to Machkhowa.
• Three-wheelers and larger, as well as slow-moving commercial vehicles/carts, are similarly restricted on these roads.

Inter-District and Long-Distance Buses:

• Inter-district and long-distance buses, including ASTC buses, are not allowed to ply on DG Road, MG Road, and AT Road.
• Buses arriving from Lower Assam will park at Adabari Bus Stand without proceeding further.

Specific Routes for Buses from Kamakhya Railway Junction:

• Buses transporting pilgrims from Kamakhya Railway Junction will travel via PNGB Road, DG Road to Adabari Tiniali, and then proceed to Pandu Port Road for their temporary rest camp.

Route for Pilgrims from Temporary Rest Camps:

• Pilgrims from temporary rest camps at Pandu Port and Kamakhya Junction will use the service lane of Nilachal Flyover for their travel.

Restrictions on Heavy Vehicles:

• Heavy vehicles are prohibited from traveling from National Highway 27 towards Gosala via Tetelia.

These measures are implemented to ensure smooth movement and safety for devotees during the Ambubachi Mela. The city traffic police urge the public to cooperate and adhere to these guidelines for a peaceful and organized event.