Traffic curbs reimposed ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan

With the influx of pilgrims surging ahead of the Maghi Purnima bathing festival on February 12 at Mahakumbh-2025, the Mela authority has reimposed a special traffic plan, which was briefly relaxed after the Basant Panchami Snan rush on February 5.

- HT Correspondent

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: This measure aims to ensure the smooth movement and safety of devotees.

As part of the plan, the entire Mela area has been declared a 'No Vehicle Zone' from 4 am on February 11, 2025, allowing entry only for essential and emergency service vehicles, said Mela officials. All private and public vehicles arriving in Prayagraj on February 11 after 4 am are being directed to designated parking areas along their respective routes. This measure aims to prevent traffic congestion in the city and allow pilgrims to reach the bathing ghats conveniently on foot, they added.

Additionally, from 5 pm on February 11, the 'No Vehicle Zone' has been expanded to cover the entire Prayagraj city. Only emergency services will be exempt from this regulation, officials clarified.

This special traffic plan will remain in effect until the completion of the Maghi Purnima Snan on February 12, ensuring the safe departure of pilgrims from the fairgrounds. The same rules will also apply to vehicles of devotees observing Kalpavas. The administration has urged all Kalpavasis to comply with the guidelines and use only authorized parking facilities.

Special parking arrangementsA total of 36 parking sites have been designated along all routes for vehicles coming to Mahakumbh. Devotees will park their vehicles at these designated spots and proceed to Sangam for bathing on foot.

Pilgrims heading to Sangam will enter from GT Jawahar and reach Sangam via Kali Road and Kali Ramp before proceeding via Sangam Upper Road. For the return journey, they will walk back from the Sangam area via Akshayvat Road using the interlocking street and exit via Triveni Road.

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MAHAKUMBH NAGAR: In view of the 'Maghi Purnima' bathing festival at Mahakumbh-2025, extensive preparations for providing medical aid to devotees have been arranged.