UP Administration Implements Comprehensive Route Diversion Plan Ahead of Kanwar Yatra
Police have deployed 25,000 personnel and 7,000 CCTV cameras as heavy vehicle bans and route closures begin in phases for the pilgrimage.
- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, the annual Kanwar Yatra began across Uttar Pradesh, with authorities implementing a comprehensive route diversion plan to manage the movement of devotees through the region.
- Police deployed around 25,000 personnel across the Meerut zone, utilizing nearly 7,000 CCTV cameras and 3,000 additional units at critical locations to ensure safe passage during the pilgrimage.
- Heavy goods vehicles are barred from key routes, including the Delhi-Haridwar National Highway, while traffic diverts via the Eastern Peripheral Expressway to prevent congestion during peak pilgrimage movement.
- Officials arranged over 250 reserved hospital beds and 65 ambulances, with National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams deployed at sensitive Ganga canal ghats for emergency response.
- Authorities advise commuters to check real-time traffic updates and plan journeys in advance as the pilgrimage continues through August 11, 2026, to avoid delays along Kanwar routes.
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Delhi Police issues traffic advisory in view of Kanwar Yatra 2026: Check routes to avoid
Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for Kanwar Yatra 2026, warning of heavy congestion on key roads including Rohtak Road, Najafgarh Phirni Road and Outer Ring Road. Check designated Kanwar routes and travel advisories before heading out.
The police administration in Uttar Pradesh has made elaborate arrangements to ensure a safe and smooth Kanwar Yatra. For the convenience of millions of pilgrims, a no-entry order for heavy vehicles is being implemented on NH-58 starting August 4th, while liquor and meat shops along the pilgrimage route have been ordered to remain completely closed.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory on route diversions for Kanwar Yatra
The Delhi Traffic Police on Wednesday announced traffic diversions, restrictions and road closures across East Delhi to facilitate the movement of Kanwar Yatris during the Kanwar Yatra scheduled to commence on July 30 and culminate on August 11.
Kanwar Yatra traffic curbs to hit western UP districts from July 30
Western Uttar Pradesh will enforce phased traffic curbs and diversions for the Kanwar Yatra from July 30. The measures are expected to slow travel but are backed by heavy security, medical support and surveillance.
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awazthevoice.inKanwar Yatra: Phased traffic curbs to be imposed across western UP
Muzaffarnagar/Ghaziabad (UP), Jul 29 (PTI) Heavy traffic restrictions will come into force in phases for the annual Kanwar Yatra across western Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday. Medical arrangements, CCTV surveillance and deployment of dedicated relief personnel along the ghats have been made in view of the pilgrimage that begins Thursday. Liquor shops and non-vegetarian […]
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