Traffic Jam – Recent updates from Mahakumbh are coming that there is a heavy traffic jam on the roads leading to Prayagraj, and people are stranded there.
It is advised that people who are planning to go should check traffic routes in advance. There is an emergency-like situation on borders also due to the huge crowd of devotees on the occasion of Maghi Purnima falling. February 12th, 2025.
Chief Minister’s Statement on Managing Traffic
CM Adityanath Yogi himself is taking the lead, and under his narrative, upcoming traffic plans have been implemented in Prayagraj to curb the traffic.
A few updates on the Vehicle zone policy in Prayagraj
People who are coming to have a holy bath in Mahakumbh Sangam from outside the city will have their vehicles parked on the respective route on February 11 after 4 am.
However, Exemption to emergencies and essential services vehicles will be provided if required. Also, on February 11, No vehicle zone will be applicable after 5 P.m. This stated arrangement will stay in force till February 12th, 2025, to ensure the safety of devotees and the general public in Prayagraj, Mahakumbh. It is also mentioned that the policy will be followed for the vehicles of Kalpvasis.
Breathtaking Crowd of Devotees
According to government reports, more than 44 crore devotees have taken the holy bath in Mahakumbh, Sangam, till now held in Prayagraj.
The crowd is following everywhere in Prayagraj and on every transport medium, including rail or road.
Due to this traffic and crowd, the administration of the fair area announced itself as a no-vehicle zone from 4 am on Tuesday, 11 February. After this change in the rule, now the journey of approx.8kms will have to be covered on foot by the devotees who are coming for Mahakumbh. Entry will be granted to emergency and essential service vehicles only.