The Srinagar Traffic Police on Thursday issued a traffic advisory announcing diversions and restrictions across several parts of the city to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Youm-i-Ashoora procession on the 10th of Muharram, to be observed on June 26.
According to the advisory, the main Zuljinah procession will proceed from Bota Kadal to Imambara Zadibal, affecting vehicular movement in Zadibal and adjoining areas. The advisory has been issued to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise inconvenience to the general public and motorists.
Traffic heading towards Zadibal from different directions will be diverted at Firdous Cinema, Mill Stop, Lal Bazar and Bota Kadal.
Motorists travelling towards Hawal Road have been advised to take a right turn at Firdous Cinema and proceed towards Ali Masjid via Sazgaripora.
Vehicles coming from Karan Nagar and Nallamar towards Soura will be allowed only via Ali Jan Road. No right turn towards Sazgaripora will be permitted at Ali Masjid.
Traffic approaching from Kalai Andhar will not be allowed towards Zadibal via Firdous Cinema. Instead, motorists have been advised to take the route through Sazgaripora or Nowhatta from Firdous Cinema.
Similarly, vehicles coming from Soura will not be allowed towards Zadibal from Nallabal onwards. Motorists at Nallabal and Nowshera have been advised to use the Zoonimar or Awantibhawan Road route.
Traffic from Lal Bazar will not be permitted to move towards Bota Kadal. Such motorists have been advised to take the Mallabagh route or interior roads to reach Soura and other destinations.
The Traffic Police has appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary movement towards areas where the Youm-i-Ashoora procession will be held in order to prevent inconvenience.
