Ahead of the much-awaited 2nd Edition of the Kashmir Marathon-2025, scheduled for Sunday, November 2, the Srinagar Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory, outlining restrictions and diversions across major city routes to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. According to the advisory, the marathon—organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department—is expected to witness massive participation from both locals and tourists.
To prevent congestion, the advisory stated that vehicle movement will remain suspended on key roads, including Residency Road, M.A. Road, Boulevard, Foreshore, Gupkar Road, and adjoining areas during specific hours.
The following restrictions will be in place:
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Residency Road (Radio Kashmir Crossing to Polo View): Closed from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Rajbagh–Presentation Convent, M.A. Road–Nehru Park, Boulevard–Foreshore–Nishat–Kashmir University (Sir Syed Gate) and Gupkar–Ram Munshi Bagh routes: Restricted between 5:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
To facilitate smooth parking for participants, several designated parking zones have been created, including:
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SP College Ground
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SDA Parking (Opposite Pick ‘N’ Choose)
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Multilevel Parking Press Colony
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Presentation Convent School
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Gindun Park Rajbagh
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Institute of Hotel Management Rajbagh
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Directorate of Horticulture Rajbagh
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Football Ground TRC
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Floriculture Park R.R. Road
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Cricket Ground TRC (Opposite J&K Bank Headquarters)
The advisory further mentioned that no Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMVs) will be allowed to ply on R.R. Road, Gupkar, Boulevard, and Foreshore Road after 8:00 PM on November 1.
Additionally, motorists from Harwan, Nishat, and Shalimar have been advised to take the Burzahama–Chandpora–Tailbal–Zakura–Habbak–Naseembagh route, while commuters from Ganderbal/Nagbal heading toward Lal Chowk should use the 90-Feet Soura Road.
“Citizens are urged to plan their journeys in advance and avoid unnecessary travel on restricted roads between 5:00 AM and 1:30 PM on November 2,” the advisory stated.
In case of emergencies, vehicles will be permitted to take the shortest route possible, and assistance can be sought via the Traffic Police Control Room Helpline: 103.—(KNO)
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