Patna : Traffic arrangements across Patna will change from October 17 to October 20 in view of Durga Puja (Dussehra) 2026, with diversions, restrictions on commercial and heavy vehicles, and designated no-parking zones across several parts of the city.
The arrangements will come into effect at 3 pm on October 17 and remain in force until 10 pm on October 20, or until traffic returns to normal. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and hearse vehicles, as well as vehicles carrying valid passes, will be exempt from the restrictions.
Gandhi Maidan and surrounding roads, Dak Bungalow crossing, Income Tax roundabout, Bailey Road and Ashok Rajpath will be among the areas affected. Commuters have been advised to check alternative routes before travelling, particularly during the evening hours.
Bailey Road And Saguna Mor Traffic Diversions
Several changes will affect traffic between Saguna Mor, Bailey Road, Rajabazar, Digha and Patna Airport.
- Saguna Mor to Patna Airport: Vehicles can travel through Rukanpura, beneath the Rajabazar flyover, Jagdev Path and BMP.
- Saguna Mor to Hartali Mor and Income Tax roundabout: Vehicles can use Rukanpura and cross via the Rajabazar flyover.
- Saguna Mor to Digha, Rajiv Nagar and Patliputra: Vehicles can turn left at Ashiana Mor and use Ashiana-Digha Road.
- Rajiv Nagar and Digha to Hartali Chowk: Vehicles can use the road alongside the Rajiv Nagar drain, Keshari Nagar, beneath the Rajiv Nagar road overbridge and Atal Path. An alternative route is via Ramnagari Mor, Friends Colony Road, AG Colony Road and the road beside IGIMS and JD Women’s College before joining Bailey Road.
- Rajiv Nagar and Digha to Saguna Mor: Vehicles can travel from the Passport Office via Maurya Path, Ambedkar Path and Bailey Road.
- Rajiv Nagar and Digha to Patna Airport: Vehicles can use the road beside the Rajiv Nagar drain, Keshari Nagar, the area beneath the Rajiv Nagar road overbridge and Atal Path.
- Dumra TOP to Saguna Mor: Small vehicles can travel along Bailey Road up to Dumra TOP and turn left towards the airport, BIT, Phulwarisharif and Jagdev Path.
- Dumra TOP to Rajiv Nagar, Digha, Ashiana Nagar, AG Colony and Samanpura: Vehicles can take a right U-turn at Bailey Road’s Pillar No. 91 and proceed via JD Women’s College, IGIMS and AG Colony Road towards Ashiana-Digha Road.
- Hartali Chowk to Saguna Mor: Vehicles can travel straight via Rajbanshi Nagar, the zoo area and the Bailey Road flyover.
Dak Bungalow, Income Tax And Kotwali Restrictions
Traffic restrictions will also affect Dak Bungalow crossing, Bhattacharya crossing, Patna Junction and the Kotwali area.
- Commercial vehicles will not be allowed to travel towards Budh Marg from GPO roundabout. They can instead proceed west towards R Block crossing.
- Vehicles will not be allowed to approach Dak Bungalow from Dak Bungalow crossing, Bhattacharya crossing, Patna Junction and Swaminarayan Tiraha.
- All vehicle movement will be completely stopped on both sides of the road between Dak Bungalow and Kotwali.
- Traffic from New Dak Bungalow Road towards SP Verma Road will remain prohibited.
- Small vehicles travelling from Patna Junction to Gandhi Maidan must use Exhibition Road via Goria Toli crossing. The same route will be used for the return journey.
Commuters heading towards central Patna should allow additional travel time and follow the prescribed diversions.
Ashok Rajpath Traffic Restrictions And Alternative Routes
Ashok Rajpath will have several directional restrictions, particularly for vehicles travelling from east to west. Small vehicles will be allowed to operate in specified stretches, subject to local traffic arrangements.
- Kargil Chowk to NIT Mor: Small vehicles will be allowed to operate in both directions.
- Gayghat crossing: Vehicles travelling from east to west can turn south towards Biscoman roundabout, Kumhrar and the Old Bypass. JP Ganga Path towards Gandhi Maidan and Digha is another alternative.
- Chowk Shikarpur drain area: Vehicles can use the route via Gulzarbagh and Tulsi Mandi to reach the Old Bypass.
- Didarganj towards the west: Commercial vehicles will not be allowed on Ashok Rajpath. They can use the New Bypass and toll plaza.
- West Darwaza: East-to-west traffic on Ashok Rajpath will be prohibited. Vehicles can use Nawab Road, Gulzarbagh Station Road and Agamkuan flyover.
- Morcha Road stretch: Vehicles can use Sudarshan Path and Chowk Shikarpur road overbridge as an alternative to the restricted Ashok Rajpath stretch.
- New Road (Guru Gobind Singh Path): Vehicles can travel via Sudarshan Path, Gulzarbagh Station Road and Agamkuan road overbridge.
- Ashok Rajpath to Rajendra Nagar and Patna Junction: Small vehicles, including auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws and motorcycles, can use Gandhi Chowk, Saidpur Road and Moin-ul-Haq Stadium.
- Makhaniyakuan Road: Traffic moving south towards Ashok Rajpath will be prohibited. Alternative access will be available via Bari Path, Saidpur Mor, Saidpur Road, Moin-ul-Haq Stadium and Dhanush Setu.
- Khazanchi Road: Vehicles will be permitted to enter only from south to north.
- Govind Mitra Road: Vehicle movement will be completely prohibited in both directions.
- Sabzi Bagh Road: All vehicle movement will be prohibited in both directions.
- Bakarganj to Makhaniyakuan Road (Bari Path): Vehicle movement will remain prohibited.
- Nala Road Mor/Hindi Sahitya Sammelan: Entry towards Thakurbari Mor will be closed.
- Dinkar roundabout: Vehicles will not be allowed to proceed towards Machhuatoli crossing. They can use Vaishali roundabout and Saidpur Road to reach Bari Path.
Additional restrictions will apply near New Etwarpur, Dashrath Mor and the New Bypass. Entry towards Sipara beneath the bypass will be closed on both sides. At Mithapur vegetable market, vehicles will not be allowed to enter southwards beneath Sipara bridge via Dr Anita Singh Marg. Vehicles approaching the New Bypass from Parasa police station via Kurthaul will also face restrictions.
Heavy And Commercial Vehicles Banned In Patna
The movement of goods vehicles and passenger vehicles, including buses, trucks, tractors and Tata 407 vehicles, will be completely prohibited within Patna Municipal Corporation limits from October 17 to October 20.
The restriction will apply to government, semi-government, non-government and private vehicles covered by the order.
Heavy vehicles associated with metro and other construction work will also face restrictions from October 15 to October 21.
Vehicles travelling from Danapur towards Ashok Rajpath will not be allowed to enter the road. They can instead proceed from Danapur Cantonment via Saguna Mor towards Khagaul and Danapur railway station.
Heavy vehicles travelling from Danapur railway station towards Bihta should use the route via Neura to reach Bihta and Ara.
Gandhi Maidan And Other Areas Declared No-Parking Zones
Several locations will be designated no-parking zones during the festival period to manage congestion and maintain traffic flow.
The restrictions will include:
- Gandhi Maidan: Parking will be prohibited throughout the surrounding area.
- SP Verma Road: No vehicle parking will be permitted.
- Kotwali area: The stretch from Titan Watch Mor, east of Kotwali police station, to Sinha Library Mor and Chhajjubagh will be a no-parking zone.
- Patna Museum: Parking will be prohibited on surrounding roads and on Budh Marg between Kotwali T and Patna Museum.
- Dak Bungalow-Kotwali stretch: Vehicle movement will be restricted as part of the wider traffic arrangements.
Commuters should avoid leaving vehicles along these roads and use designated parking areas instead.
Where To Park Vehicles During Durga Puja
Authorities have identified alternative parking locations for visitors travelling to central Patna and Patna City.
Designated parking areas include:
- Fraser Road: Both sides of the stretch from Dr CP Thakur’s residence to Swaminarayan Tiraha, as well as the stretch between Akashvani and JP Golambar.
- Veerchand Patel Path: Service lanes.
- GPO roundabout to R Block crossing: One side of the road.
