Srinagar, Sep 6: In view of the International Film Festival beginning today at SKICC Srinagar, Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for September 7th.
SSP Traffic Srinagar City, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat said that preparations for the International Film Festival are in full swing and its inauguration is scheduled on September 7th evening at SKICC. He said a large number of participants, guests and invitees are expected to attend the event and a huge rush of vehicles is expected towards SKICC after 4 PM.
To avoid inconvenience to the general public, an advisory has been issued.
As per the advisory, on Gupkar Road, no general traffic will be allowed from 4 PM to 7 PM. Only invitees, participants, VVIPs and staff associated with the event will be allowed to ply on Gupkar Road during this period.
At Badyari Chowk / Brein Chowk, traffic will not be allowed towards SKICC – Nehru Park except hotel guests and locals residing in the area. Rest of the traffic will be diverted towards Gupkar and Hazratbal for those heading to Nishat.
Similarly, traffic coming from Nishat / Harwan side will also be diverted towards Hazratbal.
The advisory will remain in force for three hours from 4 PM to 7 PM on September 7th till the inauguration function is completed.
The officer added that the film festival will continue for four days and a similar traffic advisory will be issued for the closing ceremony on September 10th evening as well.
