The Nagpur Traffic Police have announced temporary traffic diversions and restrictions in several areas of the city from November 7 to November 18, 2025, on account of the Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav being held at Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education.
According to a notification issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Lohit Matani, large crowds are expected to attend various cultural programs during the festival, which may cause traffic congestion on surrounding routes. To ensure smooth vehicular movement and prevent accidents, certain roads will be closed to traffic during specific hours.
Traffic restrictions will be in force daily from 5 PM to 10 PM throughout the festival period.
Traffic Diversions and Closures
Awari Chowk to Krida Chowk:
This stretch will be closed on both sides as required.
Traffic from Sakkardara Chowk will be diverted via Awari Chowk – Apsara Chowk – Ashok Chowk – Medical Chowk or Baidyanath Chowk, as convenient.
Krida Chowk to Awari Chowk:
Vehicles from Umred Road heading towards Awari Chowk should use either of the following alternate routes:
- Medical Chowk – Untkhana Chowk – Ashok Chowk – Apsara Chowk – Awari Chowk – Sakkardara Chowk – Chhota Tajbagh Chowk
- Medical Chowk – Tukdoji Putla Chowk – Chhota Tajbagh – Bollywood Road – Bhande Plot Chowk – Umred Road
Tukdoji Putla Chowk to Awari Chowk:
The section near Taj Biryani Centre and Vima Dispensary Chowk towards Krida Chowk will remain closed on both sides when required.
Alternate routes:
Tukdoji Chowk – Chhota Tajbagh – Sakkardara Chowk – Awari Chowk
Medical Chowk – Ashok Chowk – Apsara Chowk – Awari Chowk
Budhwar Bazaar to Krida Chowk:
This route will remain closed when necessary. Vehicles will be diverted via Sakkardara Chowk – Chhota Tajbagh Road – Tukdoji Putla Chowk – Medical Chowk.
Regular Traffic from Baidyanath Chowk to Umred Road:
Motorists may proceed via Baidyanath Chowk – Ashok Chowk – Apsara Chowk – Keshavdwar – Sant Gajanan Chowk – Tiranga Chowk – Gurudevnagar Chowk and onward to Umred Road.
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