Commuters in Chandigarh should plan their Sunday morning journeys in advance as traffic restrictions and diversions will remain in place from 5:00 AM to 9:30 AM due to a marathon. The Chandigarh Traffic Police has issued an advisory asking residents to avoid affected roads and use alternative routes to reach their destinations.
Motorists have also been advised to follow the instructions of traffic personnel to ensure smooth traffic movement during the event.
Marathon route to cover key locations across Chandigarh
According to the Chandigarh Traffic Police, the marathon will begin at Capitol Complex in Sector 1 and pass through several major locations across the city.
The route will cover High Court Chowk, Old Barricade Chowk, Sukhna Lake, Hira Singh Chowk, Punjab Lok Bhawan Road, Kishangarh Turn, St. Kabir Light Point and Shastri Nagar Light Point. Participants will then proceed towards Kishangarh Chowk, Lalit Hotel and IT Park Light Point.
Traffic movement will be regulated along these stretches during the marathon, potentially affecting commuters travelling through the surrounding areas.
Roads likely to face restrictions
Traffic restrictions and diversions will affect the road connecting Capitol Complex in Sector 1 to High Court Chowk, as well as the stretch from Old Barricade Chowk towards Sukhna Lake.
Traffic will also be regulated along the route from Hira Singh Chowk through Punjab Lok Bhawan Road towards Kishangarh Turn, and between St. Kabir Light Point and Shastri Nagar Light Point.
Commuters travelling near Kishangarh Chowk, Lalit Hotel and IT Park Light Point may also face restrictions and should follow the traffic arrangements in place.
Commuters advised to check updates before travelling
The Chandigarh Traffic Police has urged residents to plan their journeys ahead of time and avoid the affected stretches during the restriction period. Motorists should consider alternative routes to minimise delays and allow additional travel time.
Commuters can also check the Chandigarh Traffic Police's official social media accounts for the latest traffic updates and information about diversions before leaving home.
