PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 14 -- In view of the massive count of devotees expected on key bathing festivals during the Magh Mela-2206, the district administration has decided to implement an extensive traffic diversion plan on major bathing festivals from Makar Sankranti (January 14/15) to Maha Shivratri (February 15). The diversion will be enforced in five phases, beginning one day prior to each major bathing day and continuing till one day after, officials shared.

Officials said that due to the expected surge in pilgrims on the five key bathing occasions, a special border-level and inter-district traffic management plan has been prepared to ensure smooth movement and public safety.

According to the police officials, except for vehicles related t...