Makar Sankranti: Chandauli Implements 48-Hour Traffic Diversion for Ganga Snan Crowd

• Chandauli police implemented a 48-hour traffic diversion from January 13-15, 2026, for Makar Sankranti Ganga Snan.
• The diversion aims to manage large crowds, prevent traffic jams, and ensure devotee safety at Padav and Balua Ganga Ghats.
• Vehicles going to Varanasi via Rajghat from Padav Chowk will be rerouted through Ramnagar, NH-19, or Bahadurpur using the Ring Road.
• Goods and heavy vehicles face strict restrictions, with specific diversions for pickup trucks, Magic vans, DCMs, and heavy vehicles from Mughalsarai.
• Restrictions are also in place for Koyla Mandi, Lanka Maidan, Chahaniya, and Sarai areas, with only two-wheelers allowed in some sections near Balua Ganga Ghat.

Why It Matters: Chandauli police enforce a major traffic diversion for Makar Sankranti to ensure safety and smooth flow for devotees.