Dehradun traffic will be diverted on Monday during a Valmiki Jayanti procession passing through several major roads and junctions in the city. The police plan will remain in effect from noon to around 6:00, with diversions changing as the procession advances.

The procession will begin at the Municipal Corporation office. Its route will pass through Buddha Chowk, Darshanlal Chowk, Ghantaghar, Paltan Bazaar, Raja Road Cut, Drona Cut and Doon Chowk before returning to the Municipal Corporation office.

Commuters travelling through central Dehradun have been advised to check the traffic arrangements before leaving and use alternative routes where necessary. Police have warned that traffic pressure may increase around the main junctions and market areas.

Diversions as the procession moves

The traffic arrangements will be introduced in stages rather than at every location simultaneously. Police will change the diversions according to the procession’s position.

  • When the procession leaves the Municipal Corporation office: Vehicles travelling from Tehsil Chowk and Doon Chowk towards Buddha Chowk will be directed towards Darshanlal Chowk.
  • After the procession crosses Buddha Chowk: Vehicles travelling from Buddha Chowk towards Darshanlal Chowk will be diverted towards Lansdowne Chowk.
  • After the procession crosses Darshanlal Chowk: Vehicles travelling from Darshanlal Chowk towards Ghantaghar will be sent through Lansdowne Chowk.
  • When the procession enters Paltan Bazaar from Ghantaghar: Traffic at the other diversion points will be restored to normal.
  • After the procession crosses Raja Road Cut: Vehicles travelling from Prince Chowk towards Drona Cut will be directed through Chandernagar Cut.
  • After the procession crosses Drona Cut: Vehicles travelling from Drona Cut towards Doon Chowk will be diverted towards Tehsil Chowk.
  • After the procession crosses Doon Chowk: Vehicles travelling from Tehsil Chowk towards Doon Chowk will be sent towards Darshanlal Chowk.

Advice for commuters

The police have appealed to residents and visitors to cooperate with the traffic arrangements and choose alternative roads when required. People travelling on affected routes have also been asked to follow instructions from traffic personnel while the procession passes.

Because the diversions will depend on the procession’s movement, a route that is open earlier may be changed later. Commuters heading towards the city centre, Paltan Bazaar or the listed junctions should allow for changing traffic conditions.

Conclusion

Dehradun’s traffic will be managed through phased diversions from noon to around 6:00 during the Valmiki Jayanti procession. Commuters should check the route conditions, use alternatives where possible and follow police instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When will the Dehradun traffic diversions operate?

The diversions will operate from noon to around 6:00 on Monday.

Q. Where will the Valmiki Jayanti procession start?

The procession will start at the Municipal Corporation office.

Q. Which major places will the procession pass through?

It will pass through Buddha Chowk, Darshanlal Chowk, Ghantaghar, Paltan Bazaar, Raja Road Cut, Drona Cut and Doon Chowk.

Q. What happens when the procession crosses Buddha Chowk?

Vehicles travelling from Buddha Chowk towards Darshanlal Chowk will be diverted towards Lansdowne Chowk.

Q. Which route will vehicles from Prince Chowk take after the procession crosses Raja Road Cut?

Vehicles travelling from Prince Chowk towards Drona Cut will be sent through Chandernagar Cut.

Q. What should commuters do during the diversions?

They should use alternative routes where necessary and follow instructions from the police and traffic personnel.