Nagpur will implement temporary traffic restrictions on Saturday, November 23, in light of the Assembly election vote counting. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Archit Chandak, has issued directives outlining road closures and alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow. Below are the key updates for affected areas:
Road Closures and Traffic Diversions:
South-West Assembly Constituency (Community Hall, Central Railway Colony, Ajni):
- Closed Road: From Wanjari Nagar overhead water tank to TB Ward and Kamble Chowk.
- Diversion: Traffic rerouted via the Dhantoli underpass if the Ajni railway bridge is closed.
- Parking:
- Police and media: Railway Men’s V School ground.
- Public and political workers: GRP Ground.
South Nagpur Assembly Constituency (Sanskritik Bachat Bhavan, Opposite Hotel Hardeo):
- Closed Road: Between Anand Talkies and Dhantoli underbridge.
- Diversion:
- Traffic from Anand Talkies rerouted via Munje Chowk.
- Traffic from Dhantoli underbridge rerouted via Mehadia Chowk.
- Parking:
- Police and media: Government ITI Ground.
- Public and political workers: Indian Gymkhana ground.
East Nagpur Assembly Constituency (Ishwar Deshmukh Physical Education College):
- Closed Road: Between Krida Chowk and Awari Chowk.
- Diversion:
- Traffic from Medical Square towards Krida Chowk rerouted via Untkhana Chowk and Ashok Chowk.
- Vehicles from Tukdoji Statue diverted via Medical Y-point.
Central Nagpur Assembly Constituency (Zilla Parishad School, Katol Road):
- Closed Road: From Chhaoni Chowk to Old Katol Naka.
- Diversion: Traffic heading to Chhaoni Chowk diverted via National Fire Service College and Old Katol Naka Chowk.
West Nagpur Assembly Constituency (SFS College, Seminary Hills):
- Closed Road: Between Raj Bhavan’s rear gate and TV Tower Square.
- Diversion: Traffic rerouted via Japanese Garden Square and WCL Headquarters road.
North Nagpur Assembly Constituency (St Ursula Girls High School):
- Closed Road: From Akashwani Square to VCA Square.
- Diversion: Via Kannamwar Square, Science College Road, and Liberty Talkies Square.
Hingna Legislative Assembly Constituency (Tehsil Office, Hingna):
- Closed Road: From Mohgaon to Mondha turning.
Advisory for Commuters:
Citizens are urged to follow the designated alternate routes to avoid disruptions. These measures are in place to facilitate a smooth counting process while ensuring minimal inconvenience to the public.
