Meghalaya: Shillong's Harijan Colony road to reopen after six years

Guwahait: After six years of closure due to security concerns, the road passing through Harijan Colony near Iewduh in Shillong, Meghalaya will reopen to vehicular traffic on November 4.

East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner RM Kurbah announced the lifting of the "no entry" restriction to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.

The revised traffic arrangements will come into effect on November 4. Vehicles will be allowed to travel from Mawlonghat to Bimola Junction between 8 am and 4 pm.

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Additionally, the stretch from Motphran to Mawlonghat and Punjabi Lane will operate as a one-way route, with "No Entry" imposed from Mawlonghat towards Motphran.

To ensure smooth traffic flow, new parking arrangements have been put in place.

Vehicles parked along the stretch from Motphran to Mawlonghat must be positioned in line with traffic flow.

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Buses currently stationed on Mawlonghat Road near the traffic point will be relocated to the MUDA parking lot opposite Anjalee Cinema Hall. Vehicles parked from Mawlonghat traffic point towards Harijan Colony will proceed towards Harijan Colony, Bimola Junction, and beyond.

Bus routes have also been diverted to reduce congestion.

To prevent parking-related congestion, several restrictions have been enforced. No parking will be allowed on the stretch from Mawlonghat Junction to Bimola Junction (Punjabi Lane).

Boucher Road will permit only one-sided parking, and no parking will be allowed from Grand Hotel/Umsohsun Junction up to Motphran Point.