Traffic Advisory Issued For Youm-i-Ashoora Procession in Srinagar

Srinagar : Srinagar Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for Youm-i-Ashoora, which will be observed on 10th Muharram, June 26, 2026. The main Zuljinah procession will be taken out from Bota Kadal to Imambara Zadibal, affecting traffic in Zadibal and adjacent areas.

Key Diversions Announced

In a handout to, the traffic police said that to ensure smooth movement and public convenience, the following route diversions will be in place, Traffic moving towards Zadibal will be diverted at Firdous Cinema, Mill Stop, Lal Bazar and Bota Kadal.
Motorists intending to go towards Hawal Road must take a right turn at Firdous Cinema towards Ali Masjid via Sazgaripora.

Vehicles from Karan Nagar and Nallamar towards Soura will be diverted via Ali Jan Road only. No right turn towards Sazgaripora will be allowed at Ali Masjid.

Motorists from Kalai Andhar will not be allowed towards Zadibal at Firdous Cinema and must take routes towards Sazgaripora or Nowhatta.

Traffic from Soura will be restricted towards Zadibal from Nallabal onwards. At Nallabal/Nowshera, motorists are advised to use Zoonimar or Awantibhawan Road.

Vehicles from Lal Bazar will not be allowed towards Botakadal. They must take Mallabagh or interior roads to reach Soura and beyond.

Traffic Police has requested the general public to avoid unnecessary movement towards procession routes to prevent inconvenience.

For any queries, citizens can contact Srinagar Traffic Police at 0194-2455179 or email trafficpolicecitysrinagar@gmail.com.

Inconvenience, if any, is regretted, the advisory said.(GNS)