Patna: Patna is set to witness major traffic disruptions on January 26, with authorities imposing wide-ranging curbs across the city to facilitate the state-level Republic Day celebrations at Gandhi Maidan.
According to an advisory issued by the traffic police, restrictions will come into force from 7 am and remain in place until the conclusion of the ceremony. Several of the city’s busiest roads will be either closed entirely or reserved for official movement, significantly altering traffic flow in central Patna.
🚨 Patna Traffic Alert – Republic Day (Jan 26) 🇮🇳
🚫 Major road closures from 7:00 AM
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Fraser Road (Dak Bungalow Chowk ➝ Gandhi Maidan) closed to general traffic
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SP Verma Road, Buddha Marg & Chajjubagh stretches shut
🚗 VVIP-only routes
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Fraser Road (Dak Bungalow ➝ Maurya Hotel turn) reserved for Governor, CM & Dy CM convoys
🅿️ No parking zones
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Bailey Road, Deshratna Marg, Circular Road & Fraser Road
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Unattended vehicles will be towed 🚜
🚛 Commercial & goods vehicles banned
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No trucks on Bailey Road, Budh Marg, Exhibition Road
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Diversions in place from early morning
🛺 Autos, e-rickshaws & city buses diverted
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Entry restricted near Gandhi Maidan
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Follow marked alternate routes
🛑 JP Ganga Path ramp
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Only pass-holding vehicles allowed
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Others diverted towards Marine Drive
🚑 Emergency services exempt
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Ambulances & fire services will operate normally
⏰ Plan ahead
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Avoid central Patna in the morning
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Start early & follow traffic advisories
Authorities have appealed for public cooperation, stating that the curbs are essential to ensure security, crowd management and the smooth conduct of the Republic Day ceremony at Gandhi Maidan.
