Ijtima event in Bhopal: Traffic diversions & parking announced

Bhopal is preparing thousands of devotees for the Ijtima event from November 29 to December 2 in Ghasipura, Itkhedi. The gathering will draw people nationwide, affecting traffic and roadways across the city, especially in old Bhopal.

Traffic diversions and restrictions

To manage heavy traffic flow and ensure commuters' safety and convenience, the Bhopal Traffic Police announced road diversions and restrictions starting November 29.

• Starting at 7 AM on November 29, all heavy vehicles, including cargo trucks, sand and gravel dumpers, and mixers, will be banned from travelling on Gol Jod Bairasia Road to Karound Chauraha to ease congestion around the Ijtima venue and related routes.

Expected traffic pressure points

With many attendees, traffic congestion is anticipated in key city areas. The following routes will experience significant pressure:

• Mubarakpur to Patel Nagar New Bypass

• Gandhi Nagar to Ayodhya Nagar Bypass

• Ratnagiri

• Lambakheda to Karond

• Bhopal Talkies

• Peergate, Moti Masjid, Royal Market, Lalghati Square

• Nadara Bus Stand

• Bhopal Main Railway Station, Alpana Tiraha, Bharat Talkies

• Bogda Bridge

Routes for station and airport travelers

Due to the event, alternative routes are provided for vehicles heading to Bhopal Airport and Main Railway Station:

• To the Airport: Vehicles can travel via Bhadbhada Square, Neelbad, Ratibad, Jhagaria Road, Khajuri Bypass, and Mubarakpur Bypass.

• To the Main Railway Station: Vehicles can access Platform-1 via Roshanpura, Link Road 2, Board Office, Chetak Bridge, Prabhat Chauraha, and 80 Feet Road.

Passenger bus diversions

Passenger buses coming to Bhopal from various districts will follow specific routes to avoid congested areas:

• Buses from Sagar, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Raisen, Hoshangabad, Jabalpur, Chhindwara, and Betul will travel towards ISBT via 11 Mile, Misrod, RRL Tiraha, Habibganj Naka, and Sanchi Milk Union. After ISBT, buses won’t enter Nadra Bus Stand.

• Buses from Indore will terminate at Halalpur Bus Stand, and Ujjain buses will stop at Khajuri Bypass, terminate at Bairagarh, then reach Halalpur.

• Buses from Guna, Rajgarh, and Beawar will be diverted to Halalpur Bus Stand via Shyampur, Parwalia, Mubarakpur Bypass, Khajuri Road, and Bairagarh.

• Buses from Vidisha will terminate at Bhanpur Rotary via Sukhisewania and Chopra Bypass.

• Buses from Berasia will be diverted to Halalpur Bus Stand via Golkhedi, Tarasevania, Parwalia Road, and Mubarakpur Bypass.

Heavy vehicle restrictions

On December 1, from 10 PM, heavy goods vehicles will be banned from entering Bhopal city. Vehicles from Indore and Sehore will be stopped at their borders and diverted through alternate routes. Specific diversions for Guna, Rajgarh, and Raisen vehicles are outlined.

Special parking arrangements have been made for vehicles participating in the Ijtima event:

• Vehicles from Vidisha will park at the designated area via Lambakheda Bypass Intersection.

• Vehicles from Sehore and Rajgarh will park via Mubarakpur Chauraha to Meena Chauraha Bypass.

• Bhopal city vehicles will park via Lambakheda Bypass Intersection.

• Berasia vehicles will park via Golkhedi Junction.

Due to a large number of attendees and the event’s importance, senior police officials have inspected the Ijtima site to ensure security arrangements. The administration is taking all necessary steps to maintain public safety during the event. 

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