Traffic blueprint for Oct 6‑9

Starting Tuesday, Agra will roll out a comprehensive traffic‑control scheme to accommodate the Shri Ram Barat procession and the three‑day Janakpuri festival. Authorities have identified closure points, diversion routes and exclusive entry gates to keep vehicular movement orderly while devotees pour in.

Heavy‑vehicle restriction on NH‑19

During the Janakpuri celebrations, medium‑ and heavy‑weight trucks are prohibited on a stretch of National Highway‑19 from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day. Traffic heading from Gwalior toward Firozabad, Hathras and Etah will be rerouted via Rohta Canal Junction and the Inner Ring Road, whereas vehicles coming from Jaipur to the same destinations must use the Mahuar Cut and the Southern Bypass. On the day of the Ram Barat, NH‑19 will operate normally, but heavy vehicles will still be barred from entering the municipal boundary.

Street closures along the procession route

Key lanes in the old city will be shut to facilitate the Ram Barat march. The stretch between Belanganj and Ghatiya Azam Khan will be closed, as will the connectors linking Ghatiya with Phulti, Hospital Road with Fawwara, and Manakamneshwar Gate with Daresi. From noon onward, autos, e‑rickshaws, loading tempos and private cars are prohibited in Rawatpara, Subhash Bazaar, Chimman Puri and Daresi. Additional restrictions kick in at 4 p.m. for Chhata Bazaar, Kachhari Ghat and Belanganj as the convoy proceeds.

Janakpuri corridor restrictions

On October 7 the Ram Barat tableau will travel from Manakamneshwar Temple to the Janakpuri venue. The roadway between Bhawna Estate intersection and Janakpuri Mahal will be completely closed to all traffic. The entry ban starts at 11 p.m. on October 6, and any previously issued exemption passes become null for the duration of the event.

Designated pilgrim entry gates

Five dedicated gates will channel devotees into the Janakpuri grounds:

  • KK Nagar Cut
  • Purushottam Khandelwal Cut
  • Bhawna Estate Cut
  • Bullet Adda Showroom Cut
  • Amar Ujala Cut

Additional access points are available via Sikandra Tiraha, Purushottam Khandelwal Cut and Gurudwara Cut.

Parking allocations

Seven parking zones have been earmarked for visitors. Notable capacities include approximately 700‑750 slots at Naveen Jain’s plot, 300‑350 at Kamal Chaudhary’s site, and roughly 200‑225 across three parcels near Dev College. A vehicle‑free corridor will run from the barrier near Bhawna Estate Apartments through Janak Mahal to Ramraghu Apartments; only residents with valid proof of residence may pass.

Overall crowd‑management strategy

The extensive bans are designed to accommodate the massive crowds expected at both events. Police have divided the city into zones and sectors, while security teams will monitor the Ram Barat route with drones. Commuters are urged to plan journeys around the revised routes and respect the time‑bound restrictions. All measures remain in effect until each programme concludes, after which normal traffic conditions will resume.

“Public safety and smooth movement are our top priorities; we ask everyone to cooperate with the temporary changes,” said a senior police spokesperson.