Traffic restrictions, diversions A announced for Kashmir marathon on Oct 25
Motorists advised to plan journeys, use alternate routes as Srinagar braces for marathon
KINS Desk
Srinagar, Oct 22 (KINS): The Srinagar Traffic Police has announced extensive traffic restrictions, diversions and designated parking arrangements for the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon-2026, scheduled to be held on October 25, with a large number of participants expected to take part in the event.
Organised by the J&K Tourism Department, the marathon will see restrictions on several major roads across Srinagar to ensure the smooth conduct of the event and facilitate the movement of participants.
According to a traffic advisory issued by Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic City Srinagar, Qazi, IPS, vehicular movement on several routes will remain suspended during different time slots, beginning as early as 5 am on October 25.
Major Roads to Remain Closed
Traffic movement on Residency Road, from Radio Kashmir Crossing to Polo View, will remain suspended from 5 am to 5 pm.
Similarly, the stretch of M.A. Road from Budshah Chowk towards Dalgate and Badyari up to Nehru Park will remain closed from 5 am to 9 am. Residency Road, from Court Road-Clock Tower to Biscoe School Crossing, will also remain closed from 5 am to 8:30 am.
Traffic towards Police Station Rajbagh and Presentation Convent School from Jawahar Nagar and Lal Mandi, as well as movement from Hattrick towards Abdullah Bridge, Zero Bridge, Rajbagh and Aramwari, will remain restricted from 5 am to 8:30 am.
No vehicular movement will be permitted from Nehru Park towards Kralsangri, Nishat Foreshore Road, Habbak Crossing and Kashmir University up to Sir Syed Gate from 5 am until the conclusion of the marathon.
Traffic from Hotel Lalit towards Gupkar Road and Ram Munshi Bagh, along with movement from Sonwar towards Ram Munshi Bagh, will also remain suspended during the same period.
Alternate Routes Announced
To minimise inconvenience, motorists have been advised to use designated alternate routes.
Vehicles travelling from Harwan, Shalimar, Nishat and Brein should use the Burzahama-Chandpora-Tailbal-Zakura-Habbak-Naseembagh route and vice versa.
Motorists travelling from Ganderbal and Nagbal towards Lal Chowk have been advised to use the 90 Feet Soura Road and vice versa, while those travelling from Rambagh and adjoining areas towards Rajbagh should use Jawahar Nagar Bund Road.
People travelling from Rainawari and Saidakadal towards Hazratbal have been advised to take Lal Bazar Road via Grills Cut towards Kanitar and vice versa.
Parking Arrangements for Participants
The Traffic Police has designated several parking facilities for marathon participants, including SP College Ground, SDA Parking opposite Pick ‘N’ Choose, Multilevel Parking at Press Colony, Presentation Convent School, Gindun Park Rajbagh, Institute of Hotel Management Rajbagh and Directorate of Horticulture Rajbagh.
Other designated parking locations include Football Ground TRC, Floriculture Park on R.R. Road and Cricket Ground TRC opposite J&K Bank Headquarters.
Heavy motor vehicles will not be allowed on the marathon routes, including R.R. Road, Gupkar Road, Boulevard Road and Foreshore Road, from 8 pm on October 24 onwards.
Public Advised to Plan Travel
The Traffic Police has urged people to avoid unnecessary movement on Gupkar Road, M.A. Road, Residency Road, Boulevard Road, Badyari, Dalgate, Nishat Foreshore Road, Habbak Crossing and the stretch towards Sir Syed Gate of Kashmir University, particularly between 5 am and 1:30 pm on October 25.
Students appearing in examinations have been advised to carry valid admit cards to facilitate their movement through restricted areas and help them reach their examination centres on time.
Traffic cut-off and diversion points will include Lal Mandi, Jahangir Chowk, Mamta Crossing and Ikhwan Chowk from 5 am to 8:30 am. Nishat, Kralsangri, Unani Hospital, Pantha Chowk, Harwan and Grills Junction Hazratbal will remain restricted from 5 am until the conclusion of the marathon.
Emergency services, including ambulances and other medical emergency vehicles, will be given priority passage through the shortest possible routes.
The Traffic Police has appealed to citizens to plan their journeys in advance and cooperate with personnel deployed for traffic regulation. For assistance, commuters can contact the Traffic Police Control Room on helpline number 103.
The department has expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the restrictions.
