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Strict Traffic Rules From Tamluk to Digha During Puja
- •The Purba Medinipur district administration has implemented strict traffic rules to handle Sharadotsav crowds.
- •The traffic guidelines will be implemented in phases starting from the festival days up to October 27.
- •Movement of goods and private vehicles will be restricted in crowded areas every day from 5 PM to 11 PM.
- •Vehicles carrying essential services like LPG, medicines, milk, and vegetables are completely exempted from these restrictions.
Key Questions Answered
The Purba Medinipur district administration implemented strict traffic controls from 5 PM to 11 PM starting from the festive days up to October 27, 2026. Temporary restrictions and vehicle diversions were enforced in populated areas such as Tamluk, Haldia, Digha, Panskura, and Kolaghat to manage visitor crowds.
Essential service vehicles transporting cooking gas, CNG, fuel oil, emergency medical oxygen, medicines, milk, fruits, vegetables, and fish are completely exempted from these restrictions. Small and large goods lorries heading to and from Haldia Port also received clearance to maintain trade.
Yes, considering the convenience of the general public amidst the Puja atmosphere, special relaxations were made in the traffic restrictions on October 25, 2026.
