Srinagar, Oct 30 : Srinagar Traffic Police on Friday issued a traffic advisory for October 31 in view of the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas & Run for Unity’ event being organised from SKICC to Botanical Garden, Srinagar.

According to the advisory, several VIPs and participants from different walks of life are expected to attend the event. To ensure smooth traffic movement and avoid congestion, restrictions and traffic diversions will remain in place on various routes.
Traffic movement on Boulevard Road, from Lalit Ghat up to Kralsangri, shall remain restricted from 08:30 AM on October 31 till the culmination of the event.
Motorists travelling towards Nishat, Shalimar and Harwan have been advised to use the alternate Dal Gate–Rainawari–Hazratbal route instead of Boulevard Road.
Similarly, those travelling from Harwan, Shalimar and Nishat towards Lal Chowk have been advised to take the Foreshore–Hazratbal route instead of Nishat-Boulevard Road.
Motorists coming from Gulab Bagh, Zakura, Naseembagh, Habbak and adjoining areas have been advised to use the Habak–Dargah–Khanyar route to reach Lal Chowk instead of Foreshore Road.
The Traffic Police has also designated specific parking locations for participants, including Police Golf Course, Royal Spring Golf Course, Jet Ski Point, Botanical Garden and Barista near Lalit Ghat.
Participants have been directed to park their vehicles only at designated locations, while roadside parking has been prohibited. Vehicles found wrongly parked will be towed.
Students appearing in examinations have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and follow designated routes to avoid inconvenience.
Meanwhile, emergency services, including ambulances, fire tenders and other medical emergencies, will be allowed to take the shortest possible routes on priority.
For assistance, commuters can contact Srinagar Traffic Police at Traffic Police Control Room, Room No. 103.
The Traffic Police has expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to the general public.