Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Heavy Vehicle Restrictions on Indore-Khandwa Road for Shravan Kanwar Yatra
During the Shravan month, thousands of pilgrims travel from Indore to Omkareshwar.
To keep them safe, the government has decided to stop heavy vehicles like trucks from using the Indore-Khandwa Road from July 30 to August 28.
This rule is in place from 6 am to 11 pm every day.
Heavy vehicles will have to take a different route.
But some vehicles like ambulances, milk tankers, and buses are allowed to use the road.
This is to make sure the pilgrims can travel safely without too much traffic.
Heavy vehicle restrictions on Indore-Khandwa Road from July 30 to August 28.
Restrictions in place daily from 6 am to 11 pm.
Heavy vehicles diverted via Tejaji Nagar, Rau Circle, AB Road, Manpur, Balkawada, and Deshgaon.
Exemptions include ambulances, milk tankers, LPG tankers, fire brigade, police vehicles, buses, and essential service vehicles.
Restrictions aim to ensure the safety of Kanwar pilgrims traveling from Indore to Omkareshwar.
- Who
- District administration of Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Restrictions on heavy vehicles on Indore-Khandwa Road
- When
- July 30 to August 28, 6 am to 11 pm daily
- Where
- Indore-Khandwa Road, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure the safety of Kanwar pilgrims during the Shravan period
Pilgrims' Safety Advocates
Heavy Vehicle Operators
Traffic Restrictions
Pilgrims' Safety Advocates
Support restrictions to ensure the safety of Kanwar pilgrims.
Heavy Vehicle Operators
Oppose restrictions as they disrupt logistics and business operations.
- Route
- Indore-Khandwa Road
- Restriction Period
- July 30 to August 28
- Restriction Hours
- 6 am to 11 pm daily
- Distance
- 75 km from Indore to Omkareshwar
- Exempted Vehicles
- Ambulances, milk tankers, LPG tankers, fire brigade, police vehicles, buses, and essential service vehicles
- Alternative Route
- Tejaji Nagar, Rau Circle, AB Road, Manpur, Balkawada, Deshgaon