Western Uttar Pradesh authorities impose traffic restrictions for the annual Kanwar Yatra, affecting travel on the Delhi–Haridwar highway. According to reports, heavy vehicles face curbs starting July 30, followed by a complete shutdown of vehicle movement from August 4 through August 12. The restrictions involve diversions and ground-level traffic management that are expected to slow commutes and increase travel times, with knock-on effects on fares for passengers.
Authorities report extensive arrangements for the pilgrimage period, including medical facilities, police deployment, and monitoring using security personnel and AI-enabled cameras. Route management also includes clearing liquor shops and removing non-vegetarian eateries along parts of the pilgrimage corridor, as part of the event-specific compliance measures.
Officials advise travellers to check local advisories, plan routes in advance, and allow extra time due to the closures and diversions. The measures are presented as focused on safety and crowd management throughout the yatra window.
