Prayagraj authorities on Tuesday announced a comprehensive traffic plan ahead of ‘Maghi Purnima snan’ at the Maha kumbh for Wednesday, 12 February 2025, imposing strict vehicle restrictions to ensure smooth movement for devotees.
Strict vehicle restrictions will be enforced, with no vehicle zones in place across the Mela area and parts of the city to ensure an orderly and smooth bathing experience. These restrictions will be applicable from 11 February, affecting general traffic while allowing exemptions for essential and emergency services.
With large crowds expected, the administration has urged visitors to use public transport and follow official guidelines to avoid inconvenience.
The notification stated: In view of the Maghi Purnima bathing on 12 February 2025, the following traffic plan will be implemented to ensure the smooth conduct of the bathing ritual for devotees in the Mela area-
- From 4:00 AM on 11 February 2025, the entire Mela area will be designated as a No Vehicle Zone, except for essential and emergency services.
- Vehicles of devotees coming from outside Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh bathing will be directed to the designated parking areas of their respective routes after 4:00 AM on 11 February 2025. Essential and emergency service vehicles will be exempt from this restriction.
- To facilitate the smooth movement of devotees in Prayagraj city and the Mela area, a No Vehicle Zone will be enforced in Prayagraj city from 5:00 PM on 11 February 2025. Essential and emergency service vehicles will be exempt from this restriction.
- The above traffic arrangements will remain in effect until the orderly exit of devotees from the Mela area on 12 February 2025.
- The restrictions on vehicle entry and exit in Prayagraj city and the Mela area will also apply to vehicles of Kalpavasis (pilgrims staying for an extended period during the Kumbh).
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