UditVani, Jamshedpur : Traffic arrangements in Jamshedpur have been revised until October 2, offering access to over 300 Puja pandals.
The new arrangements will remain in effect daily from 2 PM to 6 AM the next day.
Today is Maha Saptami, and the city is vibrant with more than three major public Puja pandals.
Visiting pandals is a cherished annual tradition in Jamshedpur. Despite the ongoing rain, devotees are expected to flock to the pandals.
To ensure smooth movement during the festival, the district administration has revised traffic management.
Certain roads have been converted into one-way streets, and special routes have been designated for reaching key pandals.
These arrangements have been in effect since Sunday, September 28, and will continue until Thursday, October 2, from 2 PM to 6 AM daily.
Traffic Routes to Key Areas
From Mango to Sakchi:
Auto-rickshaws, two-wheelers, and four-wheelers coming from Mango will travel via Mango Bus Stand Chowk → Old MGM Hospital → Sheetla Mandir → Delhi Darbar Hotel → Sakchi Golchakkar.
Vehicles going from Sakchi to Mango will use Bengal Club → Kitab Line → Old Court Mod → Marine Drive Mod → Old Bridge → Mango.
Both roads are one-way for auto-rickshaws. No vehicle will return via the opposite direction.
From Sakchi to Baridih:
Vehicles heading from Sakchi Golchakkar to Bhalubasa and Baridih (two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and small vehicles) will travel via Straight Mile Road → Ramleela Maidan, Kumharpada → Bhalubasa/Baridih.
In case of congestion near Kashideeh Puja Pandals, vehicles will be diverted via Baradwari Supervisor Flat → Apex Hospital → Telephone Exchange Road.
Vehicles from Baridih, Sidgora, Bhalubasa to Sakchi/Mango/Dimna will use Kumharpada → New Baradwari → Old Telephone Exchange Road.
Parking Near Kashidih Puja Pandals:
Vehicles from Baridih, Agrico, and Bhalubasa will turn left at Kumharpada (Janaki Bhavan) and park at Thakur Pyara Singh Maidan.
Vehicles from Seetaramdera will be stopped near DSM School, with parking arranged at the school ground.
Vehicles from Sagar Hotel will be directed to parking at JMC grounds and 09 Number Taxi Stand.
Vehicles via Rajiv Gandhi Chowk will be parked at Kashideeh High School.
Bhuiyandih Road Exit:
Vehicles (except two-wheelers) from Sakchi and Mango going toward Baridih, Sidgora, Bhalubasa, Agrico, Telco, and Golmuri will exit via the southern part of Mango Bridge → Bhuiyandih Road.
Bhuiyandih Puja Pandals Parking:
Mango Bus Stand route: Parking arranged on the right before the Subernarekha Burning Ghat.
Agrico/NML Chowk route: Parking available at Gas Godown and nearby vacant areas.
Golmuri to Sakchi: Parking at RD Tata Golchakkar near 407 Stand.
Bengal Club Puja Pandals: Parking at Am Bagan and Jubilee Park Gate No. 1 (Tagore Academy).
Tuila Dungri: Vehicles from Telco, Golmuri, Railway Overbridge, Burmamines can park at Kerala Samaj School & NTTF campus. Vehicles from Bistupur can park at 09 Number Stand and Supervisor Flat grounds.
Telco Area No-Parking Zones & Arrangements:
Roads: Nildih Golchakkar, ISWP, Telco Main Gate, Labour Bureau Chowk → Govindpur.
Parking: Engine Park and eastern open spaces for Telco D Road Puja.
Sabuj Kalyan Sangh: Parking at three locations – south of Sabuj Kalyan, south of State Bank of India, and north of Gurudwara.
Shiv Parvati Puja Pandals: Parking near Petrol Pump.
Burmamines Traffic Arrangement:
Vehicles from Telco/Tube Gate to Star Talkies & Railway Station will follow Namdi Road → Bina Road → Mona Road → BMP School → TRF Maidan → Star Talkies → Burmamines Overbridge → Railway Station. One-way only.
Parking: Tube Gate → Veena Road/BPM High School; RD Tata Golchakkar/Sunsunia Gate → RK Construction Campus; Jemco/Lakshminagar → TRF Maidan.
Adityapur Old Bridge:
Closed for all vehicles toward Adityapur from Bistupur (pedestrians only).
All vehicles will use Voltas Golchakkar → new bridge over Kharakai River. Parking available in Adityapur. Heavy vehicles restricted.
Ranikudar Pandal:
Vehicles prohibited from Kadma Police Station toward Ranikudar Pandals.
Two-wheelers: Parking at Kadma Police Station grounds & Ganesh Puja Maidan, BH Area.
Jugsalai Market & Station-Karandih-Parsudih:
Heavy commercial vehicles prohibited in Jugsalai Market.
Vehicles from Parsudih via Railway Club Mod → Kendriya Vidyalaya → Train Lighting Depot Mod (Machhua Gali) → main road.
Vehicles from Sakchi/Golmuri/Telco toward Overbridge Station will go via HNM Gate, Tube Gate Golchakkar, BOC Gas Mod, BPM High School Mod → Birmamins Railway Overbridge.
Circuit House Area Parking:
Vehicles from Sonari via Circuit House will park at Loyola School playground.
No parking near Circuit House Golchakkar; violators will face penalties.
Heavy Vehicle Restrictions:
No parking for heavy vehicles on Straight Mile Road (Parsi Mandir) or Old Court Road (Old MGM Chowk & Telephone Exchange Road).
Restricted zones include Bengal Club → 09 Number Taxi Stand, NDH Golchakkar → Labour Bureau Golchakkar, Kadma Police Station → Rankini Mandir Chowk, NML Golchakkar → Burmamines Taxi Stand, Mango Chowk → Bombay Chowk & Pardih Chowk.
Special Exemptions:
Administration, PHED, Electricity Dept., Red Cross, and Fire Service vehicles would have free access anywhere.
Small vehicles assisting law & order may operate with DSP Traffic permission.
Unauthorized parking outside designated areas will attract fines.
Traffic Enforcement & Control:
Magistrates deployed at key locations; total 81 magistrates (9 Super Zonal, 34 Zonal, 39 others).
Police force deployed extensively; CCTV monitoring in all pandals and main control rooms at Sakchi, Mango Chowk, Railway Station TOP Golchakkar, and Golmuri.
Video conferencing review meetings conducted to ensure smooth traffic & law enforcement.
Drop Gates & Barricades:
Drop gates, full and half barricades, and diversions installed on main roads until October 2.
Key points: Sakchi, Golmuri, Telco, Sidgora, Birsa Nagar, Jugsalai, Circuit House Area.
Police will strictly enforce no-parking rules outside designated zones.
Alcohol Ban:
On Vijayadashami (October 2), all liquor shops will remain closed as per district administration’s order.
