Punjab Bandh: Vehicular movement on several key routes to be impacted | Follow these routes
Punjab Bandh today: In light of the Punjab Bandh call given by farmer organisations, traffic disruptions are expected on several key routes across the state on December 30 (Saturday). The bandh is set to affect normal services and transportation, with chakka jams and protests anticipated along major highways and roads. To ensure smooth travel and minimise inconvenience, the authorities have issued a detailed traffic advisory and alternate routes for travellers.
Traffic disruptions expected across key routes
With the ongoing Punjab Bandh led by farmer organisations, which aims to press for the implementation of farm-related demands, vehicular movement along several high-traffic roads is likely to be impacted. Demonstrations are expected at critical locations, potentially leading to road blockages and slowdowns. The advisory outlines alternate routes for major cities to help travellers avoid delays.
Here’s a breakdown of the recommended alternate routes for travellers:
Delhi to Chandigarh
Route 1:
Delhi → Sonipat → Panipat → Karnal → Indri → Ladwa → Yamunanagar (NH-344A) → Mulana → Shahzadpur → Panchkula → Chandigarh.
Route 2:
Delhi → Sonipat → Panipat → Karnal → Kurukshetra → Shahbad → Saha → Shahzadpur → Panchkula → Chandigarh.
Chandigarh to Delhi
Route 1:
Panchkula → Ramgarh → Barwala → Shahzadpur → Mulana → NH-344 → Yamunanagar → Radaur → Ladwa → Indri → Karnal → Panipat → Sonipat → Delhi.
Route 2:
Panchkula → Ramgarh → Shahzadpur → Saha → Shahbad → Pipli → Karnal → Delhi.
Hisar to Chandigarh
Route 1:
Barwala → Narwana → Kaithal → Kurukshetra → Shahbad → Saha → Shahzadpur → Panchkula → Chandigarh.
Route 2:
Barwala → Narwana → Kaithal → Pehowa → Thol → Shahbad → Saha → Shahzadpur → Panchkula → Chandigarh.
Chandigarh to Hisar
Panchkula → Shahzadpur → Saha → Shahbad → Kurukshetra → Kaithal → Narwana → Barwala → Hisar.
Ambala to Chandigarh
Ambala Cantt → Capital Chowk → Saha → Shahzadpur → Ramgarh → Panchkula → Chandigarh.
Ambala to Naraingarh
Ambala Cantt → Capital Chowk → Saha → Shahzadpur → Naraingarh.
Other Key information for travellers
In case of emergencies, travellers are urged to dial 112 for immediate assistance. The authorities are actively monitoring the situation and will issue further advisories as required. Travellers are also advised to stay updated on the latest information and avoid travelling on affected routes during peak hours to reduce the risk of delays.
- PTC NEWS
