BHOPAL: Bhopal Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the third BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting, scheduled for Aug. 5-8 at the Kushabhau Thakre Convention Centre, locally known as Minto Hall.
Delegates from 12 countries, including culture ministers, senior officials and various cultural troupes, are expected to attend. Due to the movement of international representatives, extensive traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place on routes leading to the venue.
Bhopal Morning Traffic Restrictions
The most significant traffic restrictions will occur daily between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to accommodate the arrival of delegates.
VIP routes will be established from several hotels, including the Taj Lakefront, Jehan Numa Palace, Courtyard by Marriott, Radisson, Golden Tulip and Sadar Manzil Heritage. Authorities advise motorists commuting during these peak hours to use alternative routes to minimise congestion around the convention centre.
Parking Regulations Parking at the Kushabhau Thakre Convention Centre will be strictly regulated throughout the four-day event:
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Authorised Vehicles: Only vehicles displaying official passes issued by the Ministry of Culture will be permitted to park at the convention centre.
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General Public: All other vehicles will be redirected to designated parking areas at nearby open grounds.
Evening Traffic Diversions A second phase of major traffic diversions is scheduled daily around 4:30 p.m., when delegates will travel from the convention centre to the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya.
The designated VIP route will pass through the following intersections:
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Machhli Ghar
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Polytechnic Square
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Smart Road
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Scout Guide Tiraha
Bhopal Traffic Police has requested that residents cooperate with the temporary arrangements and follow on-road traffic instructions. For immediate assistance or to report severe congestion, commuters can contact the Traffic Control Room at 0755-2677340 or 0755-2443850.
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