Ghaziabad Imposes Heavy Vehicle Bans And Route Changes For Chhath Puja

Ghaziabad traffic authorities have put route changes in place for November 15 and 16 to manage crowds during Chhath Puja, while also barring heavy transport trucks from entering city limits.

Traffic Plan And Locations

The festival will take place across nearly 79 spots in the district. Four primary locations include the bank next to Grand Trunk Road, the site near Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram, the area near UP Gate, the Upper Ganga Canal in Muradnagar, and Tronica City close to the Yamuna river. Deputy Commissioner of Police for traffic, Trigun Bisen, stated that officers will stay deployed to manage movement and ensure the rules are strictly followed.

Diverted Routes

Large trucks moving from Mohan Nagar will be redirected toward National Highway 9 instead of heading toward the main river site. Similar blocks prevent heavy transport from moving toward the gathering points from the New Bus Adda Metro station, Nagdwar in Sahibabad, and the Raj Nagar Extension roundabout. These steps aim to keep pathways clear for the thousands of people expected to walk to the water bodies for prayers.

Context

Chhath Puja is a major multi-day festival dedicated to the sun god, drawing massive crowds to local rivers and water tanks every year. Large public gatherings often require police to block heavy vehicles from key city roads to prevent gridlocks and ensure public safety.