Mahashivratri Traffic Alert: Heavy Vehicles Banned in Deoghar, New Plan Issued

• Deoghar implements a new traffic plan for Mahashivratri 2026, expecting millions of devotees at Baba Baidyanath Dham.
• Entry of heavy vehicles into Deoghar city is restricted from midnight February 14 to February 16, 2026, to prevent congestion.
• Buses, trucks, and other goods carriers will be diverted to alternative routes outside the city.
• Specific diversion routes are outlined for heavy vehicles coming from Dumka, Godda, Giridih, and other directions.
• Barricading and temporary closures for general vehicles will be in effect at major intersections during the Shiv Barat procession, prioritizing devotee movement and safety.