Traffic restrictions imposed for Teej fest in Walled City
Officials said that for these two days, general traffic would not be able to come towards the City Palace through the back of the old Police Headquarters and Jalebi Chowk. There would also be complete restrictions on the movement of vehicles towards the City Palace from the side of Aatish Market and Sardul Singh Ki Naal.
"During the Teej Mata procession, no traffic will be allowed from the side of Chini Ki Burj towards Aatish Bazaar and City Palace.
Even general traffic entering the Walled City through Sanganeri Gate and the New Gate will be diverted to parallel routes," stated an official.
Similarly, traffic going towards Tripolia Gate will be diverted from Badi Chaupad and Choti Chaupad through parallel routes during the procession. After the procession leaves Tripolia Gate, the general traffic coming from the Chaura Rasta will be diverted from Tripolia towards Badi Chaupad, restricting movements towards Chandpole.
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"Before the arrival of the Teej Mata procession at Choti Chaupad, the general traffic coming from Ajmeri Gate, Sanjay Circle, and Chaugan Chauraha towards Choti Chaupad will be diverted and operated through parallel routes. Similarly, before the arrival of the procession at Chaugan Chauraha, the general traffic coming from Barah Bhaiyon Ka Chauraha, Langar Ke Balaji, and Brahmapuri Bus Stand towards Chaugan Chauraha will be diverted and operated through parallel routes," another official added.
Officials said that during the procession, the entry of all types of buses, mini-buses, and large vehicles will be prohibited inside the Walled City.
"Parking of all types of vehicles will be prohibited after 3:00 pm on Chhoti Chaupad, Gangauri Bazaar, Chaugan Stadium, and Tal Katora Road from Tripolia Gate," an official added.
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