Rudrapur will operate under a revised traffic plan on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, as crowds gather at Gandhi Park for the Dussehra Ravan burning. The restrictions are intended to manage the expected pressure from pedestrians and vehicles around the event venue.

Heavy vehicles will not be allowed to enter the city from 7 in the morning. From 4 in the afternoon, traffic restrictions will also be imposed on major roads near Gandhi Park.

The road stretch between Phalmandi, Bata Chowk and Agrasen Chowk will be closed to all vehicles during the designated period. Police will be deployed at 9 locations to enforce the arrangements and deal with violations.

Heavy vehicle diversions

Heavy vehicles approaching Rudrapur will have to use designated diversion points before continuing towards their destinations. The listed routes are:

  • Radha Swami Satsang flyover on Kichha Road
  • Amenity School flyover on Kashipur Road
  • Rampur border
  • Parle Chowk, followed by the Ring Road

Vehicles travelling towards Kashipur, Haridwar, Rampur, Delhi, Kichha, Sitarganj, Haldwani and Nainital will also be directed through the announced diversion routes.

Roadways buses travelling from Trishul Chowk towards DD Chowk will use Teenpani and the Kichha bypass instead of the restricted city routes.

Parking arrangements for visitors

4 parking areas have been designated for people arriving to watch the Dussehra event. These are the Galla Mandi, the area opposite Phalmandi, the Vishal Mega Mart parking area and the Irrigation Department ground.

Visitors are expected to leave their vehicles in these designated areas rather than attempting to drive towards the restricted zone around Gandhi Park. The arrangements are intended to keep access routes clear during the gathering.

Rudrapur Circle Officer Vibhav Saini said security and uninterrupted traffic movement were the police’s priorities during Dussehra. He asked drivers to follow the designated routes and avoid taking vehicles into restricted areas.

Conclusion

Rudrapur’s Dussehra traffic plan will restrict heavy vehicles from 7 in the morning, close key routes from 4 in the afternoon and guide other traffic through diversions and designated parking areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why are traffic restrictions being imposed in Rudrapur?

The restrictions are being introduced because of the expected crowd and vehicle pressure during the Ravan burning at Gandhi Park on Dussehra.

Q. When will heavy vehicles be stopped from entering the city?

Heavy vehicle movement will be stopped from 7 in the morning on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Q. When will major roads near Gandhi Park be restricted?

Traffic will be stopped on major routes from 4 in the afternoon.

Q. Which road section will be closed to all vehicles?

The stretch between Phalmandi, Bata Chowk and Agrasen Chowk will be closed to all vehicles.

Q. Where will heavy vehicles be diverted?

Diversions will operate through the Radha Swami Satsang flyover, Amenity School flyover, Rampur border and Parle Chowk, with vehicles using the Ring Road.

Q. Where can Dussehra visitors park?

Parking will be available at Galla Mandi, opposite Phalmandi, Vishal Mega Mart parking and the Irrigation Department ground.

Q. Which route will roadways buses use?

Roadways buses travelling from Trishul Chowk to DD Chowk will use Teenpani and the Kichha bypass.

Q. What has police asked drivers to do?

Circle Officer Vibhav Saini has asked drivers to follow the designated routes and avoid restricted areas.