1. Guwahati Traffic Police imposes restrictions ahead of PM Modi’s visit on February 3.
2. Restrictions target commercial goods carrying vehicles on specified roads during specific hours.
3. Aim is to enhance public safety, facilitate emergency vehicle passage during the Prime Minister’s visit.
Guwahati, Feb 03: Guwahati Traffic Police has implemented traffic restrictions in anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Assam on February 3.
The Prime Minister is set to inaugurate various development projects and address a public rally at Khanapara Veterinary College grounds. The restrictions aim to ensure public safety, particularly for vulnerable road users, and allow smooth passage for emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire tenders.
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Traffic Restrictions:
- Commercial goods-carrying vehicles with four wheels and above will be restricted on NH-27 and NH-17 within Guwahati City from 2 PM to 11 PM on February 3, and from 4 AM to 6 PM on February 4, 2024.
- Commercial goods-carrying vehicles with three wheels and above will face restrictions on G.S. Road, Panjabari road, B. Barooah road, GNB road, MG road, AT road, and DG road from 2 PM to 10 PM on February 3, 2024.
- Commercial goods-carrying vehicles with three wheels and above will be restricted on G.S. Road, Panjabari road, Sixmile-Narengi Road, Tripura (Gali) Road, Beltola Bazar Road, Beltola-Basistha Road from 5 AM to 6 PM on February 4, 2024.
- ASTC Buses/City Buses will be regulated based on the traffic scenario in the city.
- No restrictions will be imposed on the movement of emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire tenders on February 3 and 4, 2024.
These measures aim to streamline traffic flow and ensure the security of the public during the Prime Minister’s visit, creating a conducive environment for the scheduled events.
