Nashik police have imposed traffic restrictions across key old-city market stretches from November 3 to November 11 to manage the Diwali shopping rush and improve pedestrian safety. The restrictions will remain in force from 10am to 10pm each day, with several inner-market roads designated as vehicle-free zones.
The order has been issued by DCP (Headquarters and Traffic) Chandrakant Gawali. It covers areas under the jurisdiction of the Sarkarwada and Bhadrakali police stations, including Main Road, Raviwar Karanja, Shalimar, Dahipul, Nepali Corner and the Sangli Bank signal area.
All types of vehicles, including private vehicles and commercial goods carriers, have been prohibited from entering or travelling along seven identified market corridors during the restricted hours. The affected stretches include Malegaon Stand to Raviwar Karanja for goods vehicles; Delhi Darwaza to Dhumal Point; Rokdoba Maidan to Sakshi Ganesh Mandir; and Badshahi Corner to the Gadge Maharaj Statue.
The restrictions also cover the Nepali Corner–Gadge Maharaj Statue–Main Road–Dhumal Point corridor, Sangli Bank Signal to Dhumal Point, and Raviwar Karanja to Dhumal Point. These roads connect several of the city’s busiest traditional shopping areas, where pedestrian movement is expected to increase during the festive period.
Police have advised motorists approaching the city centre from Malegaon Stand to use roads through Mhasrul or Makhamalabad Naka, Ramwadi, Bayjabai Chhawani, Chopda Lawns and Gangapur Naka. Vehicles travelling from Panchavati towards the main market area have been directed to use the Santosh T-Point and Dwarka stretch.
Commuters travelling to or from old Nashik have been advised to use the CBS–Shalimar–Khadkali Signal–Sarda Circle route. The alternative routes are intended to keep traffic moving around the restricted market roads while allowing shoppers and traders to access the central areas on foot.
Police have designated parking spaces at B D Bhalekar Ground, Shalimar, Raviwar Karanja, Godaghat and the area beneath the Gadge Maharaj bridge. Motorists have been asked to park at these locations before entering the market areas.
The restrictions apply for nine days and are scheduled to end on November 11. Police have warned that legal action will be taken against violators under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
