Imphal: The Manipur Traffic Control Police Wing has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Imphal on September 13.
A notification issued by the office of the superintendent of police, traffic control police wing said southern gate of Kangla which is less than 200 metre away from chief minister’s official residence will be exclusively used for entry and exit for VVIP. The northern gate for entry and exit for VIPs and officials (with vehicle pass) and pedestrians.
Vehicles carrying public attending function to Kangla will be allowed to drop at designated points, Minuthong, Imphal Hotel and Wahengbam Leikai/Uripok Thongkha and the vehicles should move to the allocated parking sites as Hatta Kangjeibung, NCC ground, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex or Inter State Bus Terminus.
To minimize congestion, diversions will be enforced. Vehicles from Thoubal will be diverted at Singjamei bridge, while those from Singjamei Chingamakha–Heirangoithong road will be redirected at Singjamei Chinga crossing.
Similarly, traffic from Tiddim and Mayai Lambi sides will be diverted at Keishampat Junction.
The notification also announced a 10-minute advance cut-off on all routes connecting Kangla to Airport during VVIP movement however, ambulance and fire service vehicles will be exempted.
Authorities have appealed for public cooperation, stressing that traffic curbs will only be enforced during the VVIP’s movement to and from Kangla.
No official announcement has been issued for Prime Minister’s visit to Manipur on September 13. However, preparation for the VVIP visit has been taking up.
