Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Traffic Diversions for Kanwar Yatra in Meerut Zone
The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage where devotees travel to collect water from the Ganges River.
This year, from August 4 to August 12, there will be traffic diversions and restrictions in the Meerut zone to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the yatra.
Heavy vehicles will be diverted, and certain routes like the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor will be discouraged for Kanwariyas.
The police have deployed 25,000 personnel and installed 6,955 high-resolution CCTV cameras for real-time monitoring.
Alternate routes and comprehensive arrangements have been made to facilitate the pilgrimage and maintain public safety.
Traffic diversions for heavy vehicles begin at midnight on August 4 in the Meerut zone.
Kanwariyas are discouraged from using the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor and other restricted routes.
25,000 police personnel and 6,955 CCTV cameras deployed for real-time monitoring.
Complete ban on vehicular movement on the Delhi-Haridwar National Highway from August 4 to August 12.
Comprehensive arrangements including emergency vehicles, barricade checkpoints, and sound system regulations in place.
- Who
- Kanwar pilgrims, police personnel, and the general public
- What
- Traffic diversions and restrictions for the Kanwar Yatra
- When
- August 4 to August 12
- Where
- Meerut zone, including Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure a smooth and incident-free Kanwar Yatra
Traffic Management for Kanwar Yatra
Public Convenience and Safety
Route Restrictions
Traffic Management for Kanwar Yatra
Heavy vehicle diversions and bans on specific routes to ensure smooth Kanwar Yatra.
Public Convenience and Safety
Public inconvenience due to restricted access to major highways and increased traffic on alternate routes.
Use of Technology
Traffic Management for Kanwar Yatra
Implementation of AI and high-resolution CCTV cameras for real-time monitoring and crowd control.
Public Convenience and Safety
Potential privacy concerns and the need for effective management of the increased data.
- Duration of Diversions
- August 4 to August 12
- Total Distance Covered
- 200 kilometres (Delhi to Haridwar)
- Police Personnel Deployed
- 25,000
- Number of CCTV Cameras
- 6,955
- Total Road Length Monitored
- 969 kilometres
- Permissible Sound Limit
- 75 decibels
