The sacred vibes of Maha Shivratri descend on Patna today, with spectacular processions lighting up the capital. Anticipating massive turnouts at Khajpura Shiva Temple and across neighborhoods, authorities have mapped out comprehensive traffic rearrangements from 2 PM Sunday through late hours.
As per SP Traffic Sagar Kumar, the stretch under Rajabazar Flyover from Dumra TOP to Jagdev Path remains off-limits for private vehicles post-2 PM. Buses on Rukanpura-Zoo Gate-1 route shift to flyover top. No heavy vehicles enter till post-midnight, held at perimeter posts.
Detailed Nehru Path diversions include: Jagdev Path to Junction or IT Circle vehicles via Fulwari Jail bend. Nehru Path towards AG Colony/Digha reroutes from pillar 4 to Ambedkar and Maurya Paths. Dumra TOP east-west commuters divert to airport west gate via flyover, Rukanpura, Rupaspur U-turn under bridge.
Ambulances and fire engines bypass all restrictions. Patna’s safety net features drone eyes, CCTV grids, and robust deployments at 75 hotspots with officials and forces. District control at 0612-2219810/2219234 or 112 handles alerts.
Steer clear of Rajabazar-Khajpura zones. Allow buffer time for airport or station journeys. Adhering to cues keeps the city flowing amid the divine revelry.