Srinagar, Feb 24: The Traffic Police Srinagar has issued a detailed traffic advisory for February 26 in view of a proposed VVIP visit to the city, announcing temporary restrictions and diversions on several key routes.
According to the advisory, no motorist will be allowed to ply towards Nishat, Shalimar, Harwan and adjacent areas via Badyari Chowk and Gupkar. Similarly, traffic movement from Ram Munshibagh towards Grand Place will remain suspended and vehicles will be diverted towards Dalgate, Sangermal and Ikhwan Chowk for onward movement.
Authorities said that no traffic will be allowed on the Dalgate, Khayam, Khanyar, Rainawari, Saidkadal and Hazratbal road stretch during the restriction period.
Motorists intending to travel from Harwan, Shalimar, Nishat, Ganderbal and adjoining areas towards Lal Chowk have been advised to adopt the Burzahama route via Chandpora, Tailbal, Zakoora, Malbagh, Illahibagh and 90 Feet Road and vice versa.
Those travelling from Dalgate, Lal Chowk and nearby areas towards Harwan, Shalimar and Nishat have been directed to use the Sangermal, Ikhwan Chowk, Nowhatta, 90 Feet and Malbagh road route to reach their destinations.
Motorists heading towards Srinagar Airport from Harwan, Shalimar and Nishat will be permitted to move through Burzahama, Chandpora, Tailbal, Zakoora, Malbagh, Illahibagh and 90 Feet Road.
Vehicles travelling from Panthachowk and Pandrethan towards R M Bagh will be allowed via Peaks, Nowgam and the Bypass.
Officials said that medical emergency cases will be facilitated after due verification. Citizens requiring assistance may contact the Traffic Police Control Room at 103. [KNT]
