Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Oct 18: The district administration has announced traffic regulations in view of the grand procession of the Udupi-Uchila Dasara 2026 celebrations at the Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in Uchila on October 21.
According to an order issued by the deputy commissioner’s office, traffic restrictions will be in force on October 21 to facilitate the smooth conduct of the procession and manage the expected influx of devotees.
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The Udupi-Uchila Dasara celebrations are being held from October 11 to 21. The concluding day is expected to draw large crowds, particularly for the grand procession and related religious programmes.
As per the order, heavy vehicles will be prohibited from entering designated routes during the specified hours. Traffic movement will be regulated on National Highway 66 and connecting roads in the Uchila area.
All heavy vehicles moving towards Mangaluru from Udupi will be diverted to the Katapady-Shirva-Belman-Padubidri route from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Vehicles moving towards the Mangaluru International Airport in Bajpe from Udupi will be diverted to the Katapady-Shirva-Belman-Mundkur route.
Trucks, tankers, and other heavy vehicles are advised to park in the truck bays in Kundapur and Udupi till 9 pm before resuming their journey.
All night service buses travelling to Bengaluru are advised to start their journey after 9 pm from Udupi to avoid traffic congestion.Heavy vehicles are not permitted on the Mangaluru-Udupi route from 3 pm to 11 pm.
The restrictions include designated timings for the movement of heavy vehicles, buses, trucks, and other vehicles. Police personnel will be deployed to regulate traffic and ensure the safety of devotees.
The district administration has directed the concerned police officials, transport authorities, and other departments to take necessary measures to implement the traffic arrangements.
Commuters and motorists have been advised to cooperate with the authorities, follow the traffic instructions, and use alternative routes wherever necessary to avoid inconvenience during the celebrations.