Ranchi Implements Special Traffic Plan for Republic Day Celebrations
The Ranchi traffic department has officially announced comprehensive new traffic routes and regulations for the state capital in preparation for the Republic Day celebrations scheduled to take place at Morabadi Ground. The special arrangements have been designed to ensure smooth vehicular movement and enhanced security during the important national event.
Traffic Restrictions and Vehicle Regulations
According to the official notification released on Saturday, heavy vehicles will face a complete entry ban within the city limits from 6 am to 10 pm on Republic Day. These restrictions will be enforced at multiple strategic points around Ranchi, including:
- Boreya
- Birsa Chowk
- Kathal More
- ITI Bus Stand
- Durga Soren Chowk
- Sadabahar Chowk
- Law University
- Booty More
- Khelgaon Chowk
- Pandra Bazaar
Traffic SP Rakesh Singh confirmed that these regulations will be implemented starting around 8 am and will remain effective until the conclusion of the Republic Day function. Police personnel from various posts will be mobilized specifically to manage vehicle movement during this period.
Parking Arrangements and Security Measures
The traffic department has established fifteen drop gates on all roads leading to Morabadi Ground to regulate vehicle movement systematically. Special parking arrangements have been made for different categories of attendees:
- VIP Vehicles: The governor's motorcade and convoys of other VVIPs will be stationed behind the main stage area.
- Official Vehicles: Government officials' vehicles will be parked near Oxygen Park.
- Pass Holders: Orange card pass holders will park their vehicles to the west of the stage, while green card pass holders will utilize the parking area in front of Bapu Vatika.
- General Public: Other attendees can park their vehicles at the ground located in front of the Tribal Research Institute.
Specific parking prohibitions have been implemented between the stretch from the DC's bungalow to the Hockey Stadium and from Ranchi College More to the VVIP entry gate. The notification clarifies that movement of small vehicles will proceed normally in other parts of the city not directly affected by the celebrations.
Republic Day Preparations and Official Directives
The announcement comes as Ranchi prepares for Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar to unfurl the National Flag during the Republic Day ceremony at Morabadi Ground. A full dress rehearsal for the R-Day parade was successfully conducted on Saturday under the supervision of DC Manjunath Bhajantri and SSP Rakesh Ranjan.
During the rehearsal, DC Bhajantri issued clear directives to all deputed officers, emphasizing the importance of punctual presence at their respective deployment sites. He stressed the need for diligent discharge of assigned responsibilities to ensure the event proceeds smoothly and securely.
The comprehensive traffic plan reflects the administration's commitment to maintaining order while facilitating public participation in the national celebration. Residents and visitors are advised to plan their travel accordingly and cooperate with traffic authorities to ensure a successful Republic Day observance in Ranchi.
