SRINAGAR: Traffic diversions and restrictions will be imposed on several roads in Jammu city on October 20 to facilitate two major Dussehra processions, with the Traffic Police advising commuters to avoid the designated routes during the movement of the Jhankis.
According to a public notice issued by Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic City Jammu, Amit Bhasin, the two processions are scheduled to pass through different parts of the city between 4 pm and 6 pm on the eve of Dussehra.
The first procession will begin at Dewan Mandir at 4 pm and proceed through Moti Bazar, Purani Mandi, City Chowk, Kanak Mandi, Rajinder Bazaar, Veer Marg and Shree Raghunath Ji Temple before moving through Raghunath Bazar and Shalamar Road to Parade Ground. It is scheduled to conclude at 5.30 pm.
The second procession will start from Lakshmi Narayan Ji Temple in Gandhi Nagar at 5 pm and pass through A/B Block, Gole Market, Government Quarters, Shiv Mandir, Last Morh and the rear side of Higher Secondary School before reaching Dussehra Ground, Gandhi Nagar, by 6 pm.
The Traffic Police said a large number of devotees and prominent citizens were expected to participate in the processions, necessitating traffic diversions to ensure their smooth movement.
Traffic approaching Raghunath Bazar from Vivekanand Chowk and Hari Market will be diverted to alternative routes during the procession. Similarly, vehicles travelling from City Chowk towards Kanak Mandi will be diverted until the first procession passes through the area.
The first procession will halt at Shree Raghunath Ji Temple before proceeding towards Parade Ground via Shalamar Road. Vehicles approaching its route will face partial diversions as required by the prevailing traffic situation.
Diversions will also be enforced at Library Chowk and Parade during the procession’s movement. On-the-spot diversions may additionally be imposed on Apsara Road and behind Apsara Theatre.
The Traffic Police has urged the general public to co-operate with personnel on duty and avoid travelling along the procession routes during the specified hours to minimise inconvenience and congestion.
For traffic-related assistance, commuters can contact Traffic Control Unit Jammu at 0191-2459048, WhatsApp at 94191-47732 or the toll-free helpline 103.
