Patna: Anticipating heavy crowds on city streets on January 1, the Patna traffic police have enforced extensive traffic diversions and parking regulations across key locations, with strict curbs on auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws around Gandhi Maidan and Eco Park.
Under the revised plan, the movement of auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws will be completely prohibited in and around Gandhi Maidan. Their operation will also be restricted on both lanes of Nehru Path leading towards Rajdhani Vatika (Eco Park). The measures will come into force from Thursday morning and remain in place throughout the day.
🚦🎉 Patna New Year Traffic Curbs | January 1
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🚫 Auto & E-Rickshaw Restrictions
- ❌ No autos/e-rickshaws near Gandhi Maidan
- 🚧 Restricted on both lanes of Nehru Path → Eco Park
- 🔁 Autos from Danapur diverted at Police Line T-junction
- 🔄 From Gaighat/Ashok Rajpath, turn back at Kargil Chowk
- ⛔ No entry towards Gandhi Maidan from Bhattacharya Chowk
- 🚫 Autos banned on Buddhamarg, TN Banerjee Path & Bank Road
- ❌ No movement towards Bakarganj under any condition
🚗 Vehicle Movement Rules
- ✈️ If Nehru Path is congested, vehicles will move towards Airport Road from Dumra Chowki
- 🔄 U-turn only at Dumra Police Chowki
- 🏛️ Circular Road (east of Eco Park): Only govt/official vehicles allowed
- 🚧 Vehicles stopped beyond Karpoori Chowk towards Eco Park
🅿️ Parking Arrangements
- 🚫 No parking near Bihar Museum (Nehru Path)
- ✅ Park in opposite roadside lane
- 🏬 City Centre Mall visitors: Park at Gandhi Maidan / JP Ganga Path
- 🌌 Planetarium & ISKCON: Use multi-level smart parking
- 🌳 Eco Park/Rajdhani Vatika: Park in one lane on both sides of Atal Path
- 🦁 Zoo Gate No.1 & Rajvanshinagar Temple: Park at Veterinary College ground
- 🚉 Patna Junction area: Park near GPO flyover to R-Block or multi-modal hub
The traffic police have appealed to residents and visitors to follow the advisory, use public transport where possible, and cooperate with on-ground personnel to ensure a smooth and safe start to the new year.
