The upcoming Janmashtami festival in the city of Dwarka has prompted the authorities to implement traffic management measures to ensure smooth flow of traffic. To this end, the district magistrate has announced the designation of several areas as ‚No Parking‘ and ‚Parking‘ zones in Dwarka city. These designated parking zones include Elephant Gate Parking, Circuit House Ground, Shardapeeth College Ground on ST Road, Gomti Ghat Ground in front of Rajput Samaj, Swaminarayan Temple Ground behind ISKCON Gate, Raval Talav Ground in front of Alakh Hotel, and parking spaces for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and heavy vehicles.
Vehicles that have been granted permission through the system of permits and compliance with regulations and enforcement of discipline will be required to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the public notice. Police officers will be responsible for ensuring that these vehicles are parked in designated areas.
Various parking zones have been identified, such as Elephant Gate to Dwarkadhish Temple, Kanadabapu Ashram to Bhathana Chowk-Kirtistambh-Dwarkadhish Temple, Mahajan Bazaar to Dwarkadhish Temple, Brahm Kund to Dwarkadhish Temple, Jodhabha Manek Chowk to Dwarkadhish Temple East Gate, Bhathana Chowk to Dwarkadhish Temple East Gate, Kirti Stambh Circle to Dwarkadhish Temple East Gate, where parking for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and heavy vehicles will be available. Vehicles will be restricted from entering these areas during the festival.
Furthermore, restrictions will be in place for vehicles entering from Iskcon Gate to Bhathana Chowk, Jodhabha Manek Chowk to Dwarkadhish Temple, Post Office Four Roads to Bhadrakali Chowk, Rabari Gate Four Roads to Bhadrakali Chowk, Hospital Four Roads to Matuki Chowk-Bhadrakali Chowk, Circuit House Four Roads to Matuki Chowk, and towards Pritam Vyayam, where all vehicles, including buses and heavy vehicles, will be prohibited from entering. The public notice specifies that vehicles without permits and compliance with regulations and enforcement of discipline will not be allowed to enter these areas.
Near Sudarshan Setu, heavy vehicles, trucks, and private buses will be restricted from entering the area from Okha towards Dwarka, starting from the Chhedha near Sudarshan Setu to Shri Dwarkadhish Temple – Bet. This restriction will be in effect from August 27th onwards, as announced by the district magistrate or police chief office. Unauthorized vehicles will face penalties as listed in a separate list.
In conclusion, the traffic management measures put in place for the Janmashtami festival in Dwarka are essential to ensure the safety and convenience of residents and visitors during the celebrations. By following the guidelines outlined in the public notice, both authorities and the public can work together to maintain order and efficiency in traffic flow during this festive period.