Traffic Advisory Issued In Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh: Mahakumbh 2025 is going to be organized in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which is the biggest festival of religious faith. This event will run from January 13 to February 26 and around 40 crore devotees are expected to attend it. Keeping in mind such huge crowd and pressure of vehicles, the government has planned special traffic rules and parking management. Let us know the major provisions related to traffic and vehicle parking in Mahakumbh.
FASTag parking arrangement in Mahakumbh
Around 25 lakh vehicles are likely to arrive in Prayagraj during Mahakumbh. To control and organize it, the government FASTag based parking system Has been applied. This system will help drivers to manage parking time and location easily.
Benefits of FASTag Parking
- Digital Payment: Drivers will be able to pay their parking charges digitally instantly through FASTag.
- Pre-Booking Facility: Park+ app Through this, devotees can book parking space in advance.
- Huge Capacity: Parking arrangements have been made for about 5 lakh vehicles.
- Major Locations: Fastag based parking will be available in areas like Navprayagam (East and West), Tent City, Agriculture Institute, and Saraswati Hi-Tech City East 1.
Charging station for electric vehicles
In view of the increasing number of electric vehicles in the country, charging stations for EV (electric vehicles) have also been made in Mahakumbh. This facility will be available for both electric cars and two-wheelers.
Special provisions for electric vehicle drivers
- Special Parking Zone: Separate parking areas have been earmarked for electric vehicles.
- Charging facility: Arrangements have been made to charge multiple vehicles simultaneously at the charging station.
- Commitment to Environment: Use of electric vehicles will help in reducing pollution.
Electric bus service to visit Mahakumbh
To provide facilities to the devotees to roam around in the fair during Mahakumbh. 40 electric buses Are being driven. These buses are not only environment friendly but will also prove helpful in controlling crowd.
Features of electric buses
- Long range capability: Once charged, these buses can run up to 200 kilometers.
- Special Charging Station: Separate charging stations have been arranged for these buses.
- Convenience and comfort: The buses have modern facilities for the comfort of passengers.
Other important things related to traffic and parking in Mahakumbh
- Traffic Control: To handle the crowd, a traffic advisory has been issued, in which the movement of vehicles on major routes will be regulated.
- Indicators and Help Center: Traffic signals and help centers have been set up at every major place for the devotees.
- Promote carpooling: Devotees have been advised to use carpooling to avoid overcrowding.
- Alternative route for transportation: Alternative routes have been prepared to ease the movement of vehicles within the city during the fair.
