SHILLONG: The Shillong Traffic department has declared no entry on several routes in the city from October 20 to 23 in view of the Durga Puja festivities.
No entry will be imposed from Jail Road Petrol Pump towards Puja Pandal; from Forest Colony towards CRPF Camp; from Gandhi Buniyadi Higher Secondary School towards Pynthor Rit; from Bamboo Hut towards Keating Road; from Harrison Bridge towards Rilbong Shillong Times; from Kench’s Trace towards Puja Pandal; from Kyrbom to Jhalupara; from Rynjah Market to R.R. Colony Puja Pandal; from Rynjah Market to Umpling; from Umpling to Rynjah Dispensary; from Assam Market towards long range; from Nongmynsong Market towards Puja Pandal; from Laitumkhrah P.S. towards Sanatan Puja Pandal; from Fire Brigade and from Bonded ware house towards Puja Pandal; from Law College towards main road, and from New Colony Junction towards Puja Pandal.
Advisory to motorists
The East Khasi Hills SP has also advised motorists to avoid parking in no parking zones by stating that action will be taken as per the Motor Vehicles Act which may also involve towing of the vehicle.
“Avoid driving under influence of liquor, as a case will be registered for drunken driving and when stopped by police during the night do stop to avoid suspicion,” the SP said.
The police official also asked motorists not to violate no entry rules, especially during the night, as regular cases will be registered under Indian Penal Code for endangering lives. The SP also asked motorists to avoid overtaking during traffic jams as it will compound the problem.
The SP further said that from October 20 to 23, no trucks will be allowed to enter the city between 8 am and 8 pm except for those carrying essential commodities. All trucks coming from Jaintia Hills and Ri Bhoi should ply through the Shillong Bypass.
