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Uttarakhand Finalises Traffic Plan for Neelkanth Yatra Ahead of Kanwar Pilgrimage
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 09:33 AM
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The Uttarakhand government has approved a comprehensive traffic management plan for the upcoming Neelkanth Yatra, scheduled to coincide with the Kanwar pilgrimage.
The Uttarakhand government announced today that it has finalized a detailed traffic plan for the Neelkanth Yatra, which will run concurrently with the Kanwar pilgrimage. The plan outlines specific road closures, alternate routes, and the deployment of additional police and traffic personnel to manage the expected influx of devotees.
Key measures include the temporary shutdown of major highways near the pilgrimage sites, the establishment of one‑way traffic lanes, and the use of traffic control booths staffed by trained officers. Coordination with local municipalities and transport authorities is also part of the strategy to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Officials said the plan was developed after a thorough assessment of traffic patterns during previous years and aims to reduce congestion and improve safety for pilgrims traveling to the Neelkanth shrine. The government will monitor the situation closely and make adjustments as needed during the pilgrimage period.
Key measures include the temporary shutdown of major highways near the pilgrimage sites, the establishment of one‑way traffic lanes, and the use of traffic control booths staffed by trained officers. Coordination with local municipalities and transport authorities is also part of the strategy to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
Officials said the plan was developed after a thorough assessment of traffic patterns during previous years and aims to reduce congestion and improve safety for pilgrims traveling to the Neelkanth shrine. The government will monitor the situation closely and make adjustments as needed during the pilgrimage period.