Traffic plan for 6‑9 October

Starting Tuesday, Agra will roll out an extensive traffic‑management scheme to accommodate the influx of worshippers for Shri Ram Barat and the three‑day Janakpuri festival. Authorities have charted closures, alternate routes and dedicated entry points to keep movement fluid.

Heavy‑vehicle restriction on NH‑19

During the Janakpuri celebrations, medium‑ and heavy‑weight trucks are prohibited on a section of National Highway‑19 from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day. Vehicles travelling from Gwalior toward Firozabad, Hathras and Etah will be diverted via Rohta Canal Junction and the Inner Ring Road, while traffic from Jaipur to the same destinations will use the Mahuar Cut and the Southern Bypass. On the day of the Ram Barat, NH‑19 remains open for regular traffic, but heavy vehicles are barred from entering the city limits.

Street closures along the Ram Barat procession

The Ram Barat convoy will trigger the shutdown of several lanes in the historic core. Movement between Belanganj and Ghatiya Azam Khan, as well as links connecting Ghatiya with Phulti, Hospital Road with Fawwara, and Manakamneshwar Gate with Daresi, will be halted. From noon, autos, e‑rickshaws, loading tempos and private cars are prohibited in Rawatpara, Subhash Bazaar, Chimman Puri and Daresi. Additional restrictions begin at 4 p.m. for Chhata Bazaar, Kachhari Ghat and Belanganj as the procession advances.

Janakpuri route limitations

On 7 October, the Ram Barat tableau will move from Manakamneshwar Temple to the Janakpuri venue. The corridor between Bhawna Estate intersection and Janakpuri Mahal will be closed to all traffic. Entry bans on this stretch start at 11 p.m. on 6 October, and any previously issued exemption passes are null for the duration.

Dedicated entry gates for pilgrims

Five exclusive gates will channel devotees into the Janakpuri grounds:

  • KK Nagar Cut
  • Purushottam Khandelwal Cut
  • Bhawna Estate Cut
  • Bullet Adda Showroom Cut
  • Amar Ujala Cut

Additional approaches are provided via Sikandra Tiraha, Purushottam Khandelwal Cut and Gurudwara Cut.

Parking provisions

Seven parking zones have been earmarked for visitors. Noteworthy capacities include roughly 700‑750 spaces at Naveen Jain’s plot, 300‑350 at Kamal Chaudhary’s site, and about 200‑225 across three parcels near Dev College. A vehicle‑free corridor will stretch from the barrier near Bhawna Estate Apartments through Janak Mahal to Ramraghu Apartments; residents may pass only with valid proof of residence.

Overall crowd‑management strategy

The comprehensive bans are designed to accommodate the massive crowds expected at both events. Police have divided the city into zones and sectors, while security teams will monitor the Ram Barat route with drones. Commuters are urged to plan journeys around the revised routes and respect the time‑bound restrictions. All measures remain in effect until each programme concludes, after which normal traffic will resume.