Bandipora, June 27 (JKNS): The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora has issued a traffic advisory for the Muharram procession scheduled to be held on the 12th of Muharram (June 28), informing the public that vehicular movement along the Srinagar–Sumbal–Bandipora road will remain affected from 12:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
According to the advisory, as per news agency JKNS, a Muharram procession will proceed from Dangerpora to Shahtulpora, during which motorists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel on the affected road stretch in view of expected traffic congestion.
As per the advisory, traffic diversions and rerouting will remain in force during the procession. Vehicles travelling from Srinagar towards Bandipora and Gurez will be diverted via Sopore–Bandipora–Gurez Road, while traffic from Gurez and Bandipora towards Srinagar will be diverted at Chewa–Safapora via Ganderbal.
Traffic coming from Sumbal towards Srinagar will be routed through Naidkhai–Hamray–Narbal, while vehicles travelling from Srinagar towards Sumbal will be diverted via Takanwari through Shadipora Bridge.
The administration further stated that the Dangerpora–Shahtulpora road stretch will remain a complete no-ply zone during the procession.
Deputy Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib (JKAS) appealed to the public to cooperate with the administration and follow the notified diversions in the interest of smooth traffic management and public convenience. (JKNS)