Srinagar, Oct 22 :
The Srinagar Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for the 3rd Edition of “Kashmir Marathon-2026” being organized by the J&K Tourism Department on Sunday, October 25.
As per GNS, A large number of people from all walks of life are expected to participate in the Marathon. To facilitate smooth movement of participants and to avoid traffic congestion, traffic restrictions and diversions will remain in force across Srinagar city.
Vehicles of participants shall be parked at SP College Ground, SDA Parking opposite Pick ‘N’ Choose, Presentation Convent School, Institute of Hotel Management Rajbagh, Football Ground TRC, Cricket Ground TRC opposite J&K Bank Headquarters, Multilevel Parking Press Colony, Gindun Park Rajbagh, Directorate of Horticulture Rajbagh, and Floriculture Park, R.R. Road.
There will be no movement of traffic on Residency Road from Radio Kashmir Crossing up to Polo View from 05:00 AM till 05:00 PM.
There will be no movement of traffic towards Police Station Rajbagh and Presentation Convent School from Jawahar Nagar / Lal Mandi and from Hattrick up to Abdullah Bridge – Zero Bridge, from Rajbagh and Aramwari from 05:00 AM till 08:30 AM.
There will be no movement of traffic on M.A. Road from Budshah Chowk towards Dalgate and Badyari up to Nehru Park from 05:00 AM till 09:00 AM.
There will be no movement of traffic on Residency Road from Court Road – Clock Tower till Biscoe School Crossing from 05:00 AM till 08:30 AM.
There will be no movement of traffic from Nehru Park towards Kralsangri – Nishat – Foreshore Road – Habbak Crossing and Kashmir University up to Sir Syed Gate from 05:00 AM till the culmination of the Marathon.
There will be no movement of traffic from Hotel Lalit – Gupkar Road and Ram Munshi Bagh and from Sonwar towards R.M. Bagh from 05:00 AM till culmination.
Motorists from Harwan, Shalimar, Nishat and Brein side have been advised to adopt Burzahama via Chandpora – Tailbal – Zakura – Habbak – Naseembagh road.
Motorists from Ganderbal / Nagbal towards Lal Chowk have been advised to adopt 90 Feet Soura Road.
Motorists from Rambagh and adjacent areas towards Rajbagh have been advised to adopt Jawahar Nagar Bund Road.
Motorists from Rainawari – Saidakadal towards Hazratbal have been advised to adopt Lalbazar Road via Grills Cut to Kanitar.
People have been requested to avoid unnecessary movement on Gupkar Road and M.A. Road.
There will be no movement of Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) after 08:00 PM on October 24 onwards on Marathon routes viz R.R. Road, Gupkar Road, Boulevard Road, Foreshore Road etc.
General public has been requested to avoid travelling on Residency Road, Boulevard Road, Badyari, Dalgate till Nishat, Foreshore Road, Habbak Crossing up to Sir Syed Gate particularly from 05:00 AM till 01:30 PM on October 25.
Students appearing in examinations have been advised to carry their valid Admit Cards to facilitate movement to their respective examination centres.
Lal Mandi, Jahangir Chowk, Mamta Crossing, Ikhwan Chowk, Nishat, Kralsangri, Unani Hospital, Pantha Chowk, Harwan and Grills Junction Hazratbal will remain under restrictions from 05:00 AM till culmination.
Emergency services like ambulances, fire tenders and other medical emergencies shall be allowed on priority.
In case of any assistance, citizens have been requested to contact Traffic Police Control Room on 103.(GNS)