Prayagraj: Thousands of pilgrims trying to reach the Maha Kumbh are caught in a massive traffic jam stretching an astonishing 300 kilometers along the highways. Reports indicate that vehicles are backed up for hundreds of kilometers on the routes leading to Prayagraj. Maha Kumbh 300km Traffic Jam.
Initially, it was thought that the number of visitors would drop after the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchmi. However, the reality tells a different story, as crowds of people continue to flock to Prayagraj for the sacred bath.
To help ease the chaos, police in nearby districts of Madhya Pradesh have stopped vehicles from heading toward Prayagraj. They’ve reported, “Today’s traffic jam is between 200 to 300 kilometers long, making it nearly impossible to reach Prayagraj.”
It’s a tough situation for everyone involved, as the desire to participate in this holy gathering drives so many to brave the long wait on the roads.
Saket Prakash Pandey, the Inspector General of Police for the Rewa Zone, pointed out that the weekend rush has been the main culprit behind the traffic jams. He’s optimistic that things will improve in the coming days, especially since cars are only allowed to move with the cooperation of the Prayagraj government.
Reports indicate that some vehicles have been stuck for an exhausting 48 hours. One frustrated traveler shared, “It takes us almost 10-12 hours just to cover 50 kilometers.”
The roads from Varanasi, Lucknow, and Kanpur to Prayagraj are jam-packed, with congestion stretching up to 25 kilometers. Even in the city itself, where the Kumbh mass event is taking place, there’s a seven-kilometer traffic jam. This 300-kilometer stretch of chaos has left thousands of pilgrims stranded on the highways, causing significant disruptions. Maha Kumbh 300km Traffic Jam.
Kuldeep Singh, the additional deputy commissioner of police for traffic, explained that the long wait times are due to the sheer number of cars trying to reach the mela site. “There are just so many cars out here. Travelers are doing everything they can to get as close as possible to the Maha Kumbh Mela area,” he said, highlighting the frustration many are feeling.
Akhilesh Yadav, a leader from the Samajwadi Party, has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the traffic woes in Prayagraj, suggesting that it has also contributed to shortages of basic amenities in the city. It’s a tough situation for everyone involved, and many are hoping for a speedy resolution.
महाकुंभ के अवसर पर उप्र में वाहनों को टोल मुक्त किया जाना चाहिए, इससे यात्रा की बाधा भी कम होगी और जाम का संकट भी। जब फ़िल्मों को मनोरंजन कर मुक्त किया जा सकता है तो महाकुंभ के महापर्व पर गाड़ियों को कर मुक्त क्यों नहीं? pic.twitter.com/1ceISd8WNK
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) February 9, 2025
