Srinagar, Oct 25 : Traffic Police City Srinagar on Sunday said adequate and well-planned traffic arrangements were put in place for the Kashmir Marathon 3.0 while ensuring smooth passage for candidates appearing for the Jammu and Kashmir State Eligibility Test (JKSET).

Traffic Police said an advance public advisory was issued regarding traffic regulations and close coordination was maintained with the University of Kashmir in view of the scheduled examination.
Giving details of phased decongestion, Traffic Police said M.A. Road was opened for normal traffic by 8:30 am itself, while traffic was also allowed from Mamta Chowk, Jahangir Chowk, Ikhwan Chowk and Radio Kashmir Crossing from the same time.
Traffic on Boulevard Road towards Nishat was restored at 10:15 am, and some candidates were allowed to proceed from Nishat towards Dalgate from that time. The diversion at Habak Crossing towards Nishat was lifted at 11:45 am, it said.
The department said temporary restrictions were implemented in a phased manner to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the international event, which holds significance for Jammu and Kashmir's sports tourism, while simultaneously facilitating public movement.
Traffic Police said all possible efforts were made to minimise inconvenience to candidates and the general public, and its personnel remained on ground to regulate movement and assist aspirants.
It reiterated its commitment to facilitating both major international events and routine public movement with proper planning and coordination.