Aazan Manzoor
Srinagar, Oct 22 (JKNS): Srinagar Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for October 25 in view of the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon-2026, being organised by the J&K Tourism Department, with a large number of participants expected to take part in the event.
According to the advisory issued by Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic City Srinagar, Qazi, IPS, a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, several roads will remain closed to vehicular movement during different time slots to facilitate the smooth conduct of the marathon and prevent traffic congestion.
*Major Traffic Restrictions*
Traffic movement on Residency Road, from Radio Kashmir Crossing to Polo View, will remain suspended from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Traffic towards Police Station Rajbagh and Presentation Convent School from Jawahar Nagar/Lal Mandi, as well as from Hattrick towards Abdullah Bridge-Zero Bridge, Rajbagh and Aramwari, will remain restricted from 5:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
Similarly, traffic movement on M.A. Road from Budshah Chowk towards Dalgate and Badyari up to Nehru Park will remain suspended from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Residency Road, from Court Road-Clock Tower to Biscoe School Crossing, will also remain closed from 5:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
No traffic will be allowed from Nehru Park towards Kralsangri, Nishat Foreshore Road, Habbak Crossing and Kashmir University up to Sir Syed Gate from 5:00 AM until the conclusion of the marathon.
Traffic movement from Hotel Lalit towards Gupkar Road and Ram Munshi Bagh, as well as from Sonwar towards Ram Munshi Bagh, will also remain suspended from 5:00 AM until the event concludes.
*Alternate Routes for Motorists*
Motorists travelling from Harwan, Shalimar, Nishat and Brein have been advised to use the Burzahama-Chandpora-Tailbal-Zakura-Habbak-Naseembagh route and vice versa.
Vehicles coming from Ganderbal and Nagbal towards Lal Chowk should use the 90 Feet Soura Road and vice versa, while motorists travelling from Rambagh and adjoining areas towards Rajbagh have been advised to use the Jawahar Nagar Bund Road.
People travelling from Rainawari and Saidakadal towards Hazratbal have been advised to use Lal Bazar Road via Grills Cut towards Kanitar and vice versa.
*Designated Parking Facilities*
The Traffic Police has designated the following parking places for marathon participants: SP College Ground, SDA Parking opposite Pick ‘N’ Choose, Multilevel Parking Press Colony, Presentation Convent School, Gindun Park Rajbagh, Institute of Hotel Management Rajbagh, Directorate of Horticulture Rajbagh, Football Ground TRC, Floriculture Park R.R. Road and Cricket Ground TRC opposite J&K Bank Headquarters.
Heavy Motor Vehicles will not be allowed on the marathon routes, including R.R. Road, Gupkar Road, Boulevard Road and Foreshore Road, from 8:00 PM on October 24 onwards.
*Public Advisory and Cut-Off Points*
The public has been advised to avoid unnecessary movement on Gupkar Road, M.A. Road, Residency Road, Boulevard Road, Badyari, Dalgate, the stretch towards Nishat Foreshore Road, Habbak Crossing and Sir Syed Gate of Kashmir University, particularly between 5:00 AM and 1:30 PM on October 25.
Students appearing in examinations have been asked to carry valid admit cards to facilitate their movement through traffic restrictions and ensure they reach their respective examination centres on time.
Traffic cut-off and diversion points will include Lal Mandi, Jahangir Chowk, Mamta Crossing and Ikhwan Chowk from 5:00 AM to 8:30 AM. Nishat, Kralsangri, Unani Hospital, Pantha Chowk, Harwan and Grills Junction Hazratbal will remain restricted from 5:00 AM until the conclusion of the marathon.
Emergency services, including ambulances and other medical emergency vehicles, will be allowed on priority through the shortest possible routes to their destinations.
Citizens have been requested to plan their journeys accordingly. For assistance, the public can contact the Traffic Police Control Room at helpline number 103.
The Traffic Police has regretted the inconvenience caused due to the restrictions. (JKNS)
