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Shillong Moves 86 Roadside Vendors to Ease Laitumkhrah Traffic
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 04:33 AM
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The city of Shillong has relocated 86 roadside vendors from the busy Laitumkhrah area to reduce traffic congestion.
The municipal corporation of Shillong announced the relocation of 86 roadside vendors from the Laitumkhrah area on Monday, citing traffic congestion as the main reason.
The vendors, who had been operating along the main thoroughfare for years, were moved to designated stalls in a nearby commercial zone.
Officials said the shift would improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of accidents during peak hours.
The move is part of a broader effort to modernise the city’s commercial spaces and enhance pedestrian safety.
Residents have welcomed the change, noting that the traffic bottleneck has long been a source of frustration.
The vendors, who had been operating along the main thoroughfare for years, were moved to designated stalls in a nearby commercial zone.
Officials said the shift would improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of accidents during peak hours.
The move is part of a broader effort to modernise the city’s commercial spaces and enhance pedestrian safety.
Residents have welcomed the change, noting that the traffic bottleneck has long been a source of frustration.