Traffic Curbs Announced for Anti-Drug Rally in Srinagar | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Traffic Police Office has issued a detailed traffic advisory for today in view of a large-scale awareness rally under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan scheduled to be held across Srinagar.

According to the advisory, significant traffic restrictions will be enforced from 07:00 AM to 01:00 PM to ensure smooth movement of participants and prevent congestion. Authorities expect heavy public participation in the rally.

Major Restrictions

Vehicular movement will remain completely suspended on Residency Road, from Radio Kashmir crossing up to Hari Singh High Street. Additionally, no parking will be permitted along the stretch from LD Crossing to Abdullah Bridge and towards TRC.

Motorists travelling from Rambagh and adjoining areas towards Rajbagh and other destinations have been advised to take the Jawahar Nagar route as an alternative.

Officials further stated that no vehicles will be allowed on the rally route after designated parking arrangements are utilised, and the general public has been urged to avoid unnecessary movement along Residency Road during the event.

Designated Parking Locations

Participants have been instructed to park vehicles at specified locations, including SP College Ground (Sangermal side), Cluster University, Indoor Stadium Gogi Bagh, Institute of Hotel Management Rajbagh, Gindun Park Rajbagh, Cricket Ground TRC, and the Directorate of Horticulture Rajbagh.

NEET Candidates Given Special Advisory

As the rally coincides with the NEET Examination, candidates appearing for the test have been advised to carry their admit cards and identity documents to ensure hassle-free movement to examination centres.

Public Advisory

Citizens have been urged to plan their travel in advance to avoid inconvenience. Emergency services, however, will be allowed to take the shortest available routes. For assistance, people can contact the Traffic Police Control Room at 103.

The department expressed regret for any inconvenience caused due to the restrictions.