Srinagar, Oct 28 (JKNS): Traffic Police Srinagar has issued a traffic advisory announcing restrictions on the Boulevard Road and adjoining routes on Thursday, October 29, in view of the J&K Police Cycle Race-2026, titled “Pedal Through Paradise”.
According to the advisory issued by the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic City Srinagar, as per news agency JKNS, the cycle race will be held along the routes from Lalit Ghat (Police Golf Course) to Nagbal Chowk via Foreshore Road and from Lalit Ghat to Harwan via Shalimar.
To facilitate the smooth movement of cyclists, the Boulevard Road from Lalit Ghat towards Harwan and the route from Lalit Ghat to Pandach via Zakoora will remain closed to general traffic from 7:00 AM until the conclusion of the event.
Alternate Routes and Restrictions
Motorists travelling from Harwan and New Theed have been advised to use the Burzahama–Chandpora–Tailbal–Zakoora–Malbagh–Illahibagh–90 Feet Road route and vice versa.
Similarly, motorists coming from Ganderbal and Nagbal towards Lal Chowk have been advised to use the 90 Feet Soura Road and vice versa.
No traffic will be allowed from R.M. Bagh Crossing towards Lalit, except for race participants. Traffic will also remain restricted from Badyari towards Lalit Crossing, while movement from Dalgate to Nishat via Badyari and from Nishat towards Lal Chowk will not be permitted.
The advisory urges people to avoid unnecessary movement along the Boulevard Road from Lalit Ghat towards Harwan via Shalimar and from Lalit Ghat towards Pandach via Zakoora, particularly from 5:00 AM until the conclusion of the event.
Medical Emergencies, Airport Traffic
Traffic Police said vehicles carrying patients in medical emergencies and motorists travelling towards Srinagar Airport will be allowed to move via the Foreshore–Dargah–Khanyar Road.
Designated parking facilities for the event have been identified at Golf Course, Barista, Zabarwan Park and Nehru Park up to Lalit Crossing.
For assistance, commuters can contact the Traffic Police Control Room at 103.
Traffic Police has appealed to motorists and the general public to cooperate with the arrangements to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the event. (JKNS)