The routes leading to Prayagraj on Sunday have been brought to a standstill by an unprecedented 300-kilometer-long traffic jam as millions of devotees make their way to the Maha Kumbh Mela. The gridlock, which began on Sunday, has left countless pilgrims stranded in their vehicles for hours, struggling to reach the sacred Triveni Sangam for a holy dip.
Videos of the massive congestion have surfaced on social media, showing an endless queue of vehicles stretching for miles. The heavy influx of devotees, coupled with inadequate traffic management, has led to chaos o he roads connecting Prayagraj to nearby districts. The major affected routes include the Lucknow-Prayagraj Highway Varanasi-Prayagraj road, and Kanpur-Prayagraj Highway.
Officials are reportedly working on measures to ease the congestion, including diversions and additional traffic personnel development. However, with the ongoing rush of devotees attending the world’s largest religious gathering, the situation remains challenging. Authorities have advised pilgrims to take alternative routes such as the NH-19 bypass, the Allahabad-Mirzapur road, and SH-87 via Rewa to avoid getting stuck in long queues.
Meanwhile, devotees stuck in the jam have expressed frustration, with some abandoning their vehicles and continuing on foot towards their destination.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees and tourists from across the country and beyond. The current situation highlights the need for better infrastructure and planning to accommodate the massive influx of visitors to Prayagraj.
The routes leading to Prayagraj on Sunday have been brought to a standstill by an unprecedented 300-kilometer-long traffic jam as millions of devotees make their way to the Maha Kumbh Mela. The gridlock, which began on Sunday, has left countless pilgrims stranded in their vehicles for hours, struggling to reach the sacred Triveni Sangam for a holy dip.
Videos of the massive congestion have surfaced on social media, showing an endless queue of vehicles stretching for miles. The heavy influx of devotees, coupled with inadequate traffic management, has led to chaos o he roads connecting Prayagraj to nearby districts. The major affected routes include the Lucknow-Prayagraj Highway Varanasi-Prayagraj road, and Kanpur-Prayagraj Highway.
Officials are reportedly working on measures to ease the congestion, including diversions and additional traffic personnel development. However, with the ongoing rush of devotees attending the world’s largest religious gathering, the situation remains challenging. Authorities have advised pilgrims to take alternative routes such as the NH-19 bypass, the Allahabad-Mirzapur road, and SH-87 via Rewa to avoid getting stuck in long queues.
Meanwhile, devotees stuck in the jam have expressed frustration, with some abandoning their vehicles and continuing on foot towards their destination.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees and tourists from across the country and beyond. The current situation highlights the need for better infrastructure and planning to accommodate the massive influx of visitors to Prayagraj.