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Traffic curbs in Kanpur for CM Yogi Adityanath’s visit
The Story in Brief
Kanpur traffic police have announced diversions around Bithoor for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's visit on Monday, 26 October 2026. Restrictions will be in force from midnight on Sunday, 1 November 2026, until the programme concludes on Monday.
Heavy vehicles from Bithoor Tiraha Kalyanpur, Singhpur Chauraha and Ganga Barrage cannot travel from Yash Kothari Chauraha towards Bithoor Kasba or Chungi Chauraha, and will be diverted through Yash Kothari, Blue Bird Tiraha and Mandhana. Vehicles from Kannauj, Bilhaur and Chaubepur Kasba will use the Chaubepur Underpass and Mandhana instead of Shani Chauraha and Bithoor Kasba. Heavy vehicles from the Unnao Pariyar Ganga Bridge will be diverted from Unnao and not allowed towards Bithoor Kasba.
Designated parking areas are available for programme attendees. DCP Traffic Abhay Nath Tripathi said commuters can contact traffic control on 9305104340 or helpline 9305104387 for assistance.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The route restrictions and parking plan aim to prevent gridlock in Bithoor during the chief minister's visit, but leave long-distance heavy traffic with no alternative route through the area. Commuters from Kannauj, Bilhaur and Unnao face the most disruption, with all heavy vehicles turned away from Bithoor Kasba. The diversion order from midnight on 1 November means restrictions begin a week before the event, possibly for preparatory movements. The helpline numbers provide the only redress for inconvenienced motorists, but no details on how quickly complaints will be addressed.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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