Guwahati: In addition to strict traffic regulations for the upcoming Durga Puja and T20 Cricket Match, the Kamrup (Metro) district administration released new guidelines on Friday. It has been requested of the puja committees to provide volunteers to assist with traffic arrangements. Additionally, during the puja season, there are restrictions on both the movement of city buses and the parking of private vehicles throughout the city.
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For the five days of Durga Puja, from October 1 to 5, (Saturday through Wednesday), and on the day of the second Twenty20 International cricket match between India and South Africa at Barsapara Stadium on October 2, Sunday, the Guwahati Traffic Police has issued a set of driving restrictions.
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On the other hand, on October 1, 3, 4, and 5 there will be restrictions on six-wheelers and other goods-carrying vehicles on the roads from 9 am to 11:30 pm.
On festival days, there are no restrictions on driving between the hours of 4 and 9.
Only after displaying a valid pass can a vehicle enter Barsapara Tiniali and Dhirenpara Tiniali.
On the days of the festival, the route from Dhirenpara to Barsapara Stadium will become a one-way route.
To ensure the safety of the public, especially vulnerable road users like children, students,
women, senior citizens, and differently-abled persons on the road and to give free passage to the emergency vehicles like Ambulances, Fire tenders, etc, the following restrictions on the movement of vehicles shall be imposed during the period of Durga Puja in Guwahati city area w.e.f 1st October to 5th October 2022 and on the day of International Cricket Match at Barsapara on 2nd October, 2022.
1. Plying of commercial goods carrying vehicles of 4 wheels and above shall be
restricted on NH-27 and NH-17 falling under Guwahati City from 9 AM of 2nd
October to 2 AM of 3rd October 2022.
2. Plying of commercial goods carrying vehicles of 6 wheels and above shall be
restricted on NH-27 and NH-17 falling under Guwahati City from 9 AM to
11.30 PM on 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5″ October 2022.
3. 3(Three) and 4(Four) wheeler goods carrying LMV vehicles shall be allowed to
enter the city only from 4 AM to 9 AM on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th October 2022.
4. A.K.Azad Road (Lakhra road) shall be one way from 12 noon of 2nd October
to 1 AM of 3rd October 2022. The vehicles shall be allowed to ply from Cycle
Factory side towards Lakhra Chariali. Vehicles shall not be allowed to enter
from Lakkra Chariali except car pass holders for the match.
5.On 2nd October, 2022, Barsapara Road from Barsapara Tiniali to Dhirenpara
Tiniali shall be one way for vehicles with car passes. Vehicles without car
passes shall not be allowed to enter from Barsapara Tiniali except local
residents. There will be no entry of vehicles from Dhirenpara Tiniali towards
Barsapara Stadium.
Fresh Set Of Guidelines for Durga Puja 2022:
No Puja Pandal on road: To avoid traffic jams authorities had issued strict rules as no puja pandal can be put on the road.
Entries and exits will be different: There will be separate entry gates for women and men.
Use Biodegradable idol: Authorities have also requested not to use any non-biodegradable items for decoration. Every year the Brahmaputra river gets polluted severely because of idol immersion. The locations listed for Durga puja idol immersion are Sunsali ghat, Chandrapur, Basistha Ghat, Saukuchi Ghat, Kasomari Ghat, and Pandu Ghat, and Dharapur.
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Another guideline is not to use loud music after 10 pm. If found guilty then a fine will be issued by the authorities.
An adequate number of volunteers should be recruited for the Puja Committee. To assist in traffic control and security. CCTV camera is mandatory in every pandal.
Fire extinguishers should be kept in stock at the puja mandap. A sufficient amount of water and sand will be required. High-quality electrical wires are to be avoided to control short circuits.
