PM’s visit: Traffic Police issue route plan to ensure smooth vehicular movement

Srinagar, June 19: Traffic Police today issued route plan/advisory in view of the VVIP visit to Kashmir on June 20 and June 21 to avoid traffic congestion.

“Traffic movement on Boulevard Road from Gole Chakri RM Bagh, Nehru Park upto Kralsangri shall be restricted from 03:00 PM on 20th June till 11:00 AM on 21st June-2024. All such motorists intending to travel towards Nishat, Shalimar & Harwan are advised to adopt the alternate road from Dalgate, Rainawari, Hazratbal route instead of Boulevard Road axis,” SSP Traffic (Srinagar) Muzaffar Ahmad Shah said in the advisory.

“Traffic assistance points for all such vehicles shall be placed at Badyari, Nehru Park, Gupkar, Kralsangri & Nishat to ensure smooth movement towards Nishat, Shalimar & Harwan. Likewise, motorists intending to travel from Harwan-Shalimar-Nishat and other adjacent areas towards Lal-Chowk are advised to travel via the Foreshore- Hazratbal route instead of the Nishat-Boulevard Road axis to reach their respective destinations.”

“Traffic assistance points for all such vehicles shall be placed at Shalimar, Nishat, Kralsangri, Habbak Crossing, Duck Park & Habbak crossing for ensuring smooth movement towards Lal chowk. Tourists intending to visit Mughal Gardens & other destinations are advised to follow the traffic advisory.

Locals and Tourists from Nehru Park should use Gagribal, Buchwara road and exit via Dalgate, likewise one way shall be followed from UNO office, CD Hospital upto Nehru Park. Motorists intending to travel from Gulab Bagh-Zakoora-Naseembagh-Habbak and adjacent areas should adopt Habak - Dargah- Khanyar route to reach Lal Chowk instead of Foreshore Road,” it said.

“Motorists are advised to park their vehicles at designated parking places only and avoid parking their vehicles on roadside. Wrongly parked vehicles will be towed. In case any assistance is required, citizens are requested to contact Traffic Police at the Traffic Police Control Room No 103. Emergencies shall be allowed to take the shortest route,” it added.