Ranchi: Traffic regulations will come into force across Ranchi from Friday to Sunday as the district administration is bracing up for a surge in festive shoppers and vehicles in view of Dhanteras and Diwali this weekend. Traffic movement has increased with residents thronging markets for Dhanteras and Diwali purchases.SP (Traffic) Rakesh Singh said, “A total of 1,000 traffic personnel, including additional 200, would be deployed in the city for managing vehicle movement from Friday to Sunday. Around 50 static magistrates will be deployed across the city, while bike patrol teams will conduct regular rounds in sensitive and crowded areas.”“Personnel, numbering 20 to 25, would be doubled in crowded areas like the Upper Bazaar and Main Road. Officials on duty have been directed to respond swiftly to any untoward incident and keep senior officers informed, he added.Entry of all four-wheelers would be prohibited in the Upper Baazar area from 12.30 pm to midnight. Movement of small and large goods vehicles will be restricted between Radium Chowk and Sujata Chowk, while all vehicular traffic will be barred on the stretch between Vikrant Chowk and Kali Mandir Chowk. Entry of heavy goods vehicles into the city will remain prohibited from 8 am to midnight, traffic police said.SP (City) Paras Rana said, “The police department is coordinating with the fire department to ensure early action in case of any mishap. Newly inducted mini fire tenders would also be deployed to improve emergency response during the festivities.”A resident, Rishabh Anand, said, ”Though I am using two-wheelers these days, I am getting stuck in congestions. Shoppes are parking four wheelers on roads. Road-side stalls selling firecrackers have worsened traffic problems at places like the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.”
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