North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ananya Mittal and SSP Kishore Kaushal have issued a joint order to maintain the smooth traffic system of the city during the immersion procession of Ram Navami. On Saturday (28 March 2026), entry of any type of vehicles will be prohibited on the route of processions originating from various Akharas of the city. Special vigilance is being maintained in busy areas like Sakchi, Bishtupur, Mango and Jugsalai.
24 hour ‘break’ on heavy vehicles
There is a complete ban on entry of heavy vehicles (trucks and trailers) in the city:
Time: saturday afternoon 12:00 AM to sunday morning at 10:00 ‘No entry’ for heavy vehicles will remain in effect till.
Exception: Essential services like milk, fruits-vegetables and ambulance have been exempted from this.
Vehicles will not run on these 44 main roads (Road Closure)
According to the route of the procession, these major roads will be closed for general traffic:
Sakchi Roundabout to Bengal Club: This route will be completely reserved for the procession.
Bistupur Main Road: At the time of immersion of the Akharas here, the main roads of Bistupur will remain diverted.
Mango Bridge: There will be traffic pressure on Mango Bridge during the procession, which may be stopped from time to time.
Jugsalai Gate: Railway underbridge and roads around Bata Chowk will remain closed.
Parking and diversion arrangements
Sakchi: If you are heading towards Sakchi Bazaar, park your vehicle in the Old Court Complex or JNAC parking lot.
Mango to Bistupur: Commuters traveling from Mango to Bistupur have been advised to use Marine Drive.
station Road: Those going to Tatanagar railway station have been suggested to use the Kitadih route instead of Jugsalai.
Strict security arrangements: surveillance at every nook and corner
Drones and CCTV: The procession is being monitored through more than 500 CCTV and drone cameras across the city.
Rapid Action Force (RAF): RAF and JAP personnel have been deployed in sensitive areas.
Magistrate posting: Magistrates have been deployed at the immersion ghats (Suvarnarekha and Kharkai River) so that the immersion can be conducted peacefully.
