City traffic police issue advisory to combat congestion

Guwahati: Ahead of the annual Ambubachi Mahayog at Kamakhya temple, Guwahati traffic police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory to ensure smooth vehicular movement and safety of pilgrims. The advisory will be effective from Sunday till Wednesday.Looking to prevent bottlenecks, vehicles without a valid ferry pass, which is issued by the district administration, will be barred from entering the Nilachal foothills. While those who have their passes, will have their movement restricted between 5 pm and 10 pm. Only authorised vehicles and emergency services, including ambulances, fire tenders and those transporting oxygen or any life saving drugs, will be allowed.The advisory also states that no vehicles will be allowed to park or ply along Pandu Port Road as it will be reserved for any emergency movement. Additionally, parking will not be allowed along several other key roads, including the Nilachal flyover, elevated corridor of the Bharalumukh, Borbazar Road, beginning from Maligaon Chariali, and DG road. The stretch underneath the Nilachal flyover has been designated as a restricted parking zone.

Vehicles coming from either Bharalumukh or Jalukbari have been advised to use the Nilachal flyover, before dropping off the devotees near the Northeast Frontier Railway headquarter in Maligaon. As per the advisory, the Adabari bus stand and the Boripara field have been designated as parking spots for these vehicles.Meanwhile, those travelling by city buses, from either Bharalumukh or Jalukbari, will have to take the Nilachal flyover carriageway while avoiding the service road. The route will culminate near the Boripara police point.Movement of commercial and goods vehicles, including carts and three-wheelers, have been restricted between 5 am to 11 pm on major roads like the AT Road, MG Road and DG Road, as well as routes connecting to Pandu Port Road. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to enter the city from NH-27 and move towards Gosala via Tetelia.The officials have also urged those heading to the airport to plan in advance and take the NH-27 to avoid delays.