No Cars, No Bikes: Pilibhit Markets Go Pedestrian-Only for Diwali
Pilibhit Traffic Police announce restricted vehicle entry and diversions for Dhanteras and Diwali to prevent market congestion.
To ensure that shoppers can celebrate the festive season without the nightmare of gridlock, the Pilibhit Traffic Police have announced strict Pilibhit traffic restrictions Diwali and Dhanteras. In a bid to keep city markets breathable and accessible, authorities have banned two-wheelers and four-wheelers from nine key routes, turning these bustling commercial hubs into pedestrian-only zones.
A Massive Security Deployment
Managing the surge of festive crowds is no small feat. To enforce these new rules, a robust force of 143 personnel has been mobilized. This security detail is composed of:
- One Traffic CO
- Seven TSIs
- 24 Home Guards
- 46 PRD jawans
- 65 Police personnel
The "No-Go" Zones
Traffic officers will be stationed at nine major intersections to divert vehicles using barriers, ensuring that the market areas remain clear for walkers. The restricted intersections include:
- Lotan Maharaj
- Bareilly Gate
- Sunahari Masjid
- Jamuni
- Rangilal
- Gas
- Chawla
- Bashir Khan
- Purana Ganj
Know Your Route: Traffic Diversions
To prevent chaos, the police have mapped out specific diversion routes that all motorists must follow during the festival period.
For Light Vehicles
Vehicles coming from Khakhara Tiraha will no longer have direct access to the restricted zones. Instead, they will be routed through:
Ayurvedic College → Kotwali → Punjabiyan Chauraha → Pakadiya Tiraha → Chungi Mal Godam → Ekta Sarovar.
Similarly, traffic originating from Kamalle Chowki will be diverted via:
Jama Masjid → Khatra Tiraha → Bhure Khan → Naktadana Chauraha.
For Heavy and Small Vehicles from Tanakpur
Heavy vehicles traveling from Ekta Sarovar are directed to follow this path to reach the Tanakpur road:
Naugawan Chauraha → Overbridge → Chhatri Chauraha → Gauhaniya → Naktadana.
For small vehicles arriving from Tanakpur, the designated route is:
Benhar Chauraha → Gauhaniya → Degree College → Chhatri Chauraha → Naugawan Chauraha.
The Traffic Police have urged all citizens and visitors to strictly adhere to these designated routes to ensure a smooth and stress-free shopping experience for everyone during the festivities.