Patna pulses with Maha Shivratri fervor today, hosting majestic processions from every corner culminating at Khajpura Shiva Temple. To manage the devotee surge, Patna Traffic Police activates wide-ranging diversions starting 2 PM Sunday, lasting into the night.
Traffic chief Sagar Kumar specifies: Rajabazar Flyover underpass from Dumra TOP Chowk to Jagdev Path Chowk shuts to regular vehicles. City buses Rukanpura to Chidiya Ghar Gate 1 ascend the flyover. Heavy goods vehicles park outside till post-midnight.
Bailey Road (Nehru Path) plan: Jagdev Path autos to Junction or Income Tax roundabout via Fulwari Jail. Nehru Path to AG/Digha from pillar 4 to Ambedkar-Maurya Paths. Dumra east-west traffic to airport west gate: flyover, Rukanpura, Rupaspur bridge U-turn.
Critical services like ambulances, fire brigade get green corridors. Enhanced security via DM Dr. Thyagarajan and SSP Sharma includes drones, CCTVs, 75 police-manned points with lathis and magistrates. Tip-offs to 0612-2219810/2219234 or 112.
Skip Rajabazar-Khajpura routes. Buffer travel time to airport/Junction. Heed advisories for jam-free holy processions.