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One-Way Traffic Implemented in Nilgiris Due to Holidays
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News18•18-10-2026, 17:04
One-Way Traffic Implemented in Nilgiris Due to Holidays
- •A one-way traffic system has been implemented in the Nilgiris district to manage the surge in tourist crowds and avoid traffic congestion during consecutive holidays.
- •The influx of tourists heading to Ooty has increased significantly due to the Ayudha Puja and Saraswathi Puja holidays, as well as the weekend.
- •Vehicles traveling from Ooty towards Mettupalayam Tiruppur and Coimbatore must use the Kotagiri mountain road.
- •Vehicles coming into Ooty are required to arrive via Mettupalayam and Burliar to ensure smooth traffic flow.
- •This precautionary step has been taken considering the heavy traffic and continuous rain in the hill district.
Key Questions Answered
A one-way traffic system was implemented in the Nilgiris district to manage the crowd and avoid severe traffic congestion caused by consecutive holidays, an increase in tourist arrivals from the plains, and continuous rain.
Vehicles traveling outward from Ooty to districts like Mettupalayam, Tiruppur, and Coimbatore are required to use the Kotagiri mountain road.
Vehicles arriving in Ooty must travel via Mettupalayam and Burliar to reach their destination.
