Kashmir Marathon 2026: Traffic police announce restrictions, diversions on Oct 25

Srinagar: Traffic restrictions and diversions will be imposed across Srinagar on October 25 for the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon 2026, according to an advisory issued by the Srinagar Traffic Police.

Several roads will remain closed to traffic during specified hours to ensure the smooth conduct of the event, the advisory said.

Traffic on Residency Road, from Radio Kashmir Crossing to Polo View, will remain suspended from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Restrictions will also be imposed on M.A. Road, from Budshah Chowk toward Dalgate and Badyari up to Nehru Park, from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The stretch of Residency Road from Court Road-Clock Tower to Biscoe School Crossing will remain closed from 5 am. to 8:30 am.

Traffic toward Police Station Rajbagh and Presentation Convent School from Jawahar Nagar and Lal Mandi, as well as from Hattrick toward Abdullah Bridge, Zero Bridge, Rajbagh and Aramwari, will remain restricted from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., the advisory said.

No traffic will be allowed from Nehru Park toward Kralsangri, Nishat Foreshore Road, Habbak Crossing and Kashmir University up to Sir Syed Gate from 5 a.m. until the marathon concludes.

Traffic from Hotel Lalit toward Gupkar Road and Ram Munshi Bagh, as well as from Sonwar toward Ram Munshi Bagh, will also remain suspended during the same period.

Alternative routes

Motorists traveling from Harwan, Shalimar, Nishat and Brein have been advised to use the Burzahama-Chandpora-Tailbal-Zakura-Habbak-Naseembagh route in both directions.

Vehicles traveling from Ganderbal and Nagbal toward Lal Chowk should use the 90 Feet Soura Road, while those traveling from Rambagh toward Rajbagh should take Jawahar Nagar Bund Road.

Motorists traveling from Rainawari and Saidakadal toward Hazratbal should use Lal Bazar Road via Grills Cut toward Kanitar, the advisory said.

Parking arrangements

Designated parking facilities for marathon participants include SP College Ground; SDA parking opposite Pick ‘N’ Choose; Multilevel Parking, Press Colony; Presentation Convent School; Gindun Park, Rajbagh; Institute of Hotel Management, Rajbagh; Directorate of Horticulture, Rajbagh; Football Ground, TRC; Floriculture Park, R.R. Road; and Cricket Ground, TRC, opposite the J&K Bank headquarters.

Heavy motor vehicles will not be allowed on R.R. Road, Gupkar Road, Boulevard Road and Foreshore Road from 8 pm on October 24.

The public has been advised to avoid unnecessary travel on Gupkar Road, MA Road, Residency Road, Boulevard Road, Badyari, Dalgate, Nishat Foreshore Road, Habbak Crossing and near Sir Syed Gate of Kashmir University, particularly between 5 am and 1:30 pm on October 25.

Students appearing for examinations should carry valid admit cards to facilitate their movement through restricted routes, the advisory said.

Traffic cutoff points will include Lal Mandi, Jahangir Chowk, Mamta Crossing and Ikhwan Chowk from 5 am to 8:30 am. Nishat, Kralsangri, Unani Hospital, Pantha Chowk, Harwan and Grills Junction in Hazratbal will remain restricted from 5 amuntil the marathon concludes.

Ambulances and other emergency vehicles will be given priority passage through the shortest possible routes, the advisory said.

Citizens have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly. For assistance, they can contact the Traffic Police Control Room at 103. The Traffic Police expressed regret over the inconvenience caused by the restrictions.