Reports indicate that the UP Police’s ban on large vehicles entering Prayagraj disrupted traffic flow, causing a jam in Rohtas.
Thousands of devotees traveling to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj were stranded overnight on a highway in Bihar due to a massive 35-km-long traffic jam. This morning, long queues of trucks, buses, and cars lined the Rohtas-National Highway in Sasaram as devotees waited for the congestion to ease.
Reports suggest that the Uttar Pradesh Police’s ban on large vehicles entering Prayagraj disrupted traffic flow, contributing to the jam in Rohtas.
Prayagraj is bracing for a massive crowd today ahead of Maghi Purnima, the fifth of the six sacred ‘snan’ days. The city has already implemented a no-vehicle zone at the fair site, which will be expanded citywide by the evening.
Frustrated by the standstill, many devotees have started walking, while others remain on the roadside, waiting for traffic to clear. Stranded travelers have complained of hunger, thirst, and the biting cold.
Stranded passengers have urged the administration to find a quick solution, while traffic police said efforts are underway to gradually ease congestion.
To prevent overcrowding and potential stampedes, Prayagraj authorities have introduced new traffic restrictions. Different parking zones have been designated for various routes, requiring devotees from outside the city to park their vehicles accordingly.
These traffic measures will remain in effect until devotees can exit the fairgrounds smoothly by tomorrow. Essential and emergency services are exempt from the restrictions, which also apply to Kalpvasis—pilgrims residing by the Sangam for a set period.
On Monday, thousands of devotees heading to the Maha Kumbh were stranded on highways due to massive traffic jams, reportedly stretching up to 300 km. The police in several districts of neighboring Madhya Pradesh were also forced to halt vehicle movement on a key route to Prayagraj.
