MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Feb. 12 -- With the influx of pilgrims surging ahead of the Maghi Purnima bathing festival on February 12 at Mahakumbh-2025 and roads leading to Prayagraj choked with vehicles, the Mela authority has reinstated a special traffic plan. Briefly relaxed after the Basant Panchami Snan rush on February 5, the plan has been reimposed following directives from chief minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure the smooth movement and safety of devotees.

As part of the plan, the entire Mela area has been declared a 'No Vehicle Zone' from 4 am on February 11, 2025, allowing entry only for essential and emergency service vehicles, Mela officials confirmed.

All private and public vehicles arriving in Prayagraj on February 11 after 4 am are ...