Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Mhow Introduces Traffic Measures to Ease Congestion
The Cantonment Board in Mhow has introduced new traffic rules to make the city's roads less crowded.
Starting Monday, cars will have to park on different sides of the street on alternate days.
Big vehicles won't be allowed on main roads during certain times.
Shops can't block sidewalks with their goods.
The board will fine people who park illegally or block roads.
Residents suggested these changes and also want paid parking spots in different areas.
The board had a meeting with local leaders and residents to discuss these new rules.
The Cantonment Board in Mhow has introduced new traffic measures to ease congestion, including alternate-side parking and vehicle movement restrictions.
Vehicles will be parked on the right side of market roads one day and on the left side the next day.
Four-wheelers will be prohibited from 12 pm to 8 pm in specified areas, and heavy vehicles will not be allowed on major roads between 10 am and 9 pm.
A 'No Parking' zone will be enforced from Sarafa Bazaar to Phool Chowk, and shopkeepers must keep footpaths clear.
Challans will be issued, and goods encroaching on public roads will be seized, with vehicles violating rules subject to seizure with police assistance.
- Who
- Cantonment Board, MLA Usha Thakur, residents, traders
- What
- Implementation of traffic measures to ease congestion
- When
- From Monday
- Where
- Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To address worsening traffic congestion, illegal parking, and road encroachments
Residents and Traders
Cantonment Board
Vehicle Restrictions
Residents and Traders
Residents and traders have suggested banning cars and heavy vehicles on key market stretches to reduce congestion.
Cantonment Board
The Cantonment Board has implemented restrictions on vehicle movement in busy market areas to streamline traffic.
Parking Regulations
Residents and Traders
Residents have proposed developing paid parking facilities at various locations to manage parking issues.
Cantonment Board
The Cantonment Board has introduced alternate-side parking and 'No Parking' zones to enforce parking regulations.
- Location
- Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
- Implementation Date
- Monday
- Restricted Areas
- Main Street, Sanghi Street, Sarafa Bazaar to Forest Department Office Road, Dana Gali to Hari Fatak Road, Sabzi Mandi to Jama Masjid Road
- Vehicle Restrictions
- Four-wheelers prohibited from 12 pm to 8 pm in specified areas, heavy vehicles not allowed between 10 am and 9 pm on major roads
- Parking Regulations
- Alternate-side parking, 'No Parking' zone from Sarafa Bazaar to Phool Chowk
- Enforcement
- Challans to be issued, goods encroaching on public roads will be seized, vehicles violating rules will be seized with police assistance
- Meeting Attendees
- MLA Usha Thakur, Cantonment Board CEO Jyoti Kapoor, SDOP Lalit Sikarwar, tehsildar Vivek Soni, officials, representatives of trader associations, social organisations, and city residents
- Resident Suggestions
- Banning car and heavy vehicle entry on key market stretches, introducing fixed routes and speed limits for suburban buses, developing paid parking facilities