Guwahati Traffic Regulations Tightened Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit
Desk Report, April 15, 2024: In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guwahati on April 16th, 2024, the Guwahati Traffic Police has implemented stringent measures to ensure the safety and smooth passage of vehicular traffic, prioritizing the well-being of the general public, especially vulnerable road users such as children, students, women, senior citizens, and differently-abled individuals.
Outlined below are the restrictions imposed on vehicular movement:
1. Restriction on Commercial Goods Carrying Vehicles: The plying of all commercial goods carrying vehicles will be restricted on NH-17 within Guwahati City, as well as on DG Road, MG Road, B. Barooah Road, GNB Road, and GS Road from 3 PM to 10 PM on April 16th, 2024.
2. Restriction on Slow-Moving Vehicles/Carts: Slow-moving vehicles and carts will face restrictions on DG Road, MG Road, B. Barooah Road, GNB Road, and GS Road from 3 PM to 10 PM on April 16th, 2024.
3. Regulation of ASTC and Private City Buses: From 3 PM onwards on April 16th, 2024, all ASTC (Assam State Transport Corporation) and Private City buses originating from LGBI Airport towards Khanapara via specified routes will be regulated to ensure smooth traffic flow.
4. Lane Regulation on GS Road: Starting from 4.00 PM onwards on April 16th, 2024, vehicles on both sides of the stretch from ABC Point to Assam Legislative Assembly Rotary along GS Road will ply on a single track. Furthermore, from 6.00 PM onwards, vehicular traffic in this stretch will not be permitted. However, this restriction will not impede the movement of emergency vehicles such as fire tenders, ambulances, vehicles carrying life-saving drugs, and oxygen cylinders.
To facilitate the movement of VVIP convoys and minimize disruptions, the Guwahati Traffic Police has designated several diversion points for vehicles, including Jalukbari Point, Maligaon Gate 3, Bharalumukh AT Road Point, Session Court Panbazar, District Library Panbazar, TC Point Latasil, Unubari (under Flyover), Bhangagarh (under Flyover), Ganeshguri (Flyover towards RG Baruah), Ganeshguri (under Flyover), Ganesh Mandir, Last Gate, Super Market, Sixmile under bridge, Prison Gate, and Khanapara Rotary.
These measures have been put in place to ensure the smooth conduct of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit while minimizing inconvenience to the public and ensuring the safety of all road users.
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