10-05-2025
Chithrai fest: Traffic curbs, parking zones announced
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Madurai: Ahead of the Kallazhagar's entry into the
Vaigai river
as part of the
Chithrai festival
on Monday, Madurai city police have announced an elaborate traffic and parking regulation plan to ensure a smooth and safe experience for devotees.
According to a police statement, the Kallazhagar's descent into the Vaigai is scheduled between 5.45am and 6.05am on Monday.
In view of a massive turnout of devotees, key stretches, including the route to Ramarayar Mandapam via the AV bridge and the Yanaikkal new bridge, will be closed to all vehicular traffic in the early hours of will be strictly restricted along both the southern and northern banks of the Vaigai near Obula Padithurai. Vehicles from the southern parts will not be allowed to cross into the northern side via the AV bridge or Sellur new owners with authorised parking passes have been directed to park in designated zones. Green pass holders can access parking near the southern end of the AV bridge, while blue pass holders must park near Anna bus stand and the Periyar buses and heavy vehicles heading towards Keelavasal or Simmakkal via Alagarkoil Road and Natham Road will be diverted through Race Course Road, the Pandiyan hotel junction, and KK Nagar. Vehicles from Periyar bus stand heading to Natham Road or Melur Road must also take alternative routes via Mahal Road and the Aravind Eye Hospital can use specially earmarked parking grounds such as Gokhale Road, YMCA, ITI, and several school grounds across the city. Those viewing the river entry can park near Gandhi Museum, the Race Course ground, and the PWD parking is permitted only on one side of certain streets, including Keelamasi and Vadakku Masi. Unauthorized vehicles will not be allowed into restricted zones such as the Amsavalli-Anna statue stretch and the Goripalayam area.
