Patna: The city will witness extensive traffic restrictions and diversions on November 14, when votes for 14 Patna assembly constituencies are counted at A.N. College. Counting will begin at 8 a.m., but traffic curbs will take effect from 5 a.m., with authorities advising the public to avoid the area unless necessary.
According to Patna Traffic Police, all routes surrounding A.N. College will remain closed to general traffic during counting hours. Emergency vehicles—including ambulances, fire engines, and those on judicial duty—will be permitted.
🗳️ TRAFFIC ALERT | PATNA ELECTION COUNTING DAY 🚦
🛑 ROAD CLOSURES FROM 5 AM
🚧 All routes around A.N. College CLOSED till counting ends.
🚑 Only emergency, fire & judicial vehicles allowed.
🚗 ROUTES CLOSED FOR GENERAL VEHICLES
❌ From Boring Road Chauraha → A.N. College
❌ From Mohini Mor → Sahdev Mahato Marg
❌ From Pani Tanki Mor → A.N. College
✅ Use alternative routes advised by Patna Traffic Police.
🚚 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS
🚫 No entry from Rajapur Pul → Hartali Mor/Bailey Road Crossing
🚫 No movement Patliputra Golambar → A.N. College/Pani Tanki
📍 Follow diversion boards placed across key intersections.
🧾 FOR CANDIDATES & COUNTING AGENTS
🅿️ Counting agents:
→ Route via Bailey Road → Hartali → Atal Path → A.N. College (rear gate)
→ Park near Sahayog Hospital (Patliputra)
🅿️ Candidates:
→ From Bailey Road: Park at Tapasya Mor
→ From Patliputra/Kurji: Park near Pani Tanki Mor
🛡️ SECURITY DEPLOYMENT
🔹 3-tier security system: CISF, CRPF, BSAP, DAP
🔹 24×7 CCTV surveillance
🔹 No unauthorised entry to strong room
Counting will occur simultaneously across 14 halls, with one EVM per table, and each round expected to last 10–15 minutes. Early trends are expected by 9 a.m., with Mokama constituency likely to be the first to declare results.
