Revised traffic scheme for Oct 6‑9

Starting Tuesday, Agra will implement a comprehensive set of road‑movement changes to accommodate the Shri Ram Barat and the three‑day Janakpuri festival. City officials have charted closures, detours and special entry points to manage the surge of devotees while keeping traffic as smooth as possible.

Ban on heavy vehicles along NH‑19

During the Janakpuri celebrations, medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks will be prohibited on a segment of National Highway‑19 from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. each day. Traffic arriving from Gwalior toward Firozabad, Hathras and Etah will be diverted via Rohta Canal Junction and the Inner Ring Road, whereas vehicles coming from Jaipur will use the Mahuar Cut and the Southern Bypass. On the day of the Ram Barat, NH‑19 will remain open for regular traffic, but heavy trucks will still be barred from entering the city limits.

Street closures along the procession route

The Ram Barat procession will necessitate the shutdown of several lanes in the historic core. Movement between Belanganj and Ghatiya Azam Khan will be suspended, as will the links joining Ghatiya with Phulti, Hospital Road with Fawwara, and Manakamneshwar Gate with Daresi. From noon onward, autos, e‑rickshaws, loading tempos and private cars will be prohibited in Rawatpara, Subhash Bazaar, Chimman Puri and Daresi. Additional restrictions will kick in around 4 p.m. for Chhata Bazaar, Kachhari Ghat and Belanganj as the convoy proceeds.

Janakpuri corridor restrictions

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

Designated pilgrim entry points

Five dedicated gates will channel worshippers into the Janakpuri complex:

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

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

Parking provisions

Seven parking zones have been earmarked for attendees. Notable capacities include roughly 700‑750 slots 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 run 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 plan

These extensive bans are intended to accommodate the massive crowds expected at both celebrations. 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 their journeys around the revised routes and respect the time‑bound restrictions. All measures remain in effect until each programme concludes, after which normal traffic conditions will resume.