By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Oct 14: In view of the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar’s visit to Shillong and Sohra on October 16 and 17, the Shillong Traffic Police (STP) have announced special traffic arrangements to ensure the smooth and safe movement of the Vice President and minimise disruption for the general public.
The STP has advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel in and around Shillong during the Vice President’s visit, especially between October 16 and 17. It has urged people to limit their journeys unless for emergencies or essential reasons.
Traffic diversions for October 16
From 5 pm until the end of the programme: Vehicles heading towards Y.W.C.A. Junction and Gurudwara Junction will be diverted at Raj Bhawan towards AIR Junction and beyond.
Vehicles traveling towards Gurudwara Junction and Y.W.C.A. Junction will be diverted at AIR Junction towards IGP Point and beyond.
From 2:30 PM: Traffic heading towards Golflink, Pynthorbah, BDW School, and Lailad Nongmensong will be diverted at Pynthor Bazaar through Wahumkhrah Bridge and beyond. Vehicles en route to Ishyrwat Junction and Nongmensong Bazaar will be diverted towards BSF Mawpat/Umpling road. Vehicles heading to Shillong Commerce College and B.K. Bajoria Junction will be diverted at Shillong Commerce College Junction towards Don Bosco Square and Gurudwara. Vehicles traveling towards MES Junction, Nongrim Hills, and DAD Junction will be diverted at Nongrim Petrol Pump towards Nongrim Hills and Goralane. Traffic towards B.K. Bajoria Junction and 4th Furlong Junction will be diverted at B.K. Bajoria Junction towards Shillong Commerce College.
Additionally, all heavy and medium motor vehicles, including essential goods vehicles, gas cylinder trucks, oil tankers, and FCI trucks, will not be allowed to ply towards Shillong city and Sohra on October 16 and 17 until the Vice President departs.