Ahead of Magh Purnima on Wednesday, a traffic advisory has been issued in ‘Prayagraj’ to manage the potential congestion. Since February 8, roads leading to the Maha Kumbh Mela have been filled with a large number of vehicles, stretching up to 300 kilometres. Several pilgrims travelling to the world’s largest religious gathering found themselves stuck in traffic, hundreds of kilometers away from the kumbh mela.
The full moon (Purnima) will start on February 11 at 6:55 PM and end on February 12 at 7:22 PM. The fasting and rituals will take place on February 12. The city has been facing heavy traffic congestion since February 8. Long traffic jams have caused inconvenience for commuters. The authorities have declared a ‘No Vehicle Zone’ in the Mela area starting from 4:00 AM on February 11 to manage the situation.
Vehicles will be diverted to the designated parking areas, and only emergency and service vehicles will be allowed. Additionally, from 5:00 PM on February 11, the ‘No Vehicle Zone’ will expand to the entire Prayagraj city. This restriction will remain until the Magh Purnima Snan concludes on February 12. Roads leading to Prayagraj from neighboring Madhya Pradesh have been closed, including highways from Katni, Maihar, and Jabalpur. This has resulted in traffic jams in these areas.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav , has instructed officials to assist travelers stuck in traffic. The Prayagraj Sangam Railway Station has been temporarily shut due to overcrowding. Passengers are being redirected to Prayagraj Junction. Railway officials have assured that the station will reopen once the crowd reduces. Traffic ADCP Kuldeep Singh stated that the surge in vehicles is similar to the crowd seen during Mauni Amavasya. Parking areas are already 50% full, and vehicles are lined up in both nearby and distant lots.
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