President’s Sikkim Visit: Siliguri Police Announces Major Traffic Restrictions on May 26 and 28
President’s Sikkim Visit: Siliguri Police Announces Major Traffic Restrictions on May 26 and 28
Siliguri, May 25: The Siliguri Police Commissionerate has issued a public notification imposing temporary traffic restrictions across several key routes in the city during the visit of the President of India on May 26 and May 28.
According to the notification issued by Commissioner of Police Syed Waquar Raza, IPS, the restrictions have been introduced to ensure public safety, smooth vehicular movement, and avoid congestion during the VVIP movement in the Siliguri Police Commissionerate area.
Heavy and medium goods vehicles will face restrictions from 8 AM to 9 PM on both days at multiple locations including Parivahan Nagar More, Fulbari Bypass More, Bhaktinagar Checkpost, IOC/Netaji More, Sukna TCP More, and Regulated Market.
The notification further stated that tourist vehicles, commercial vehicles, and private vehicles heading towards Sikkim and Kalimpong via Sevoke Road may either be stopped temporarily or diverted through alternative routes including NJP Station, VIP Road, Ghoramore Railway Level Crossing, Canal Road, Gajoldoba, Odlabari, Dam Dim, and Gorubathan.
Vehicles entering Siliguri town will also be diverted through the Phansidewa More Underpass towards Naukaghat, while some vehicles bound for Kalimpong and Sikkim could be redirected via the Lava route through Tinbati and Murder More.
However, the restrictions will not apply to vehicles carrying perishable goods, milk, LPG cylinders, fuel, lubricants, and Army trucks. Police have also clarified that the timing of restrictions may change depending on the crowd situation in the city.
Authorities have urged commuters and transport operators to cooperate with traffic personnel and plan their travel accordingly during the President’s visit.
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