MEERUT, July 8 -- In view of the Kanwar Yatra, an elaborate traffic diversion plan has been prepared by police in Meerut to manage the anticipated surge in pilgrim movement. The plan will come into effect from the night of July 10, with a complete ban on the entry of heavy vehicles into city limits and strict traffic management protocols to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage, officials said.

According to senior superintendent of police (SSP) Vipin Tada, one lane will be exclusively dedicated to Kanwariyas, while the other will be used for light vehicular movement. Several key highways and intercity routes, especially those connecting Delhi, Uttarakhand, and western U.P. districts will operate under rerouted traffic systems to avoid cong...