Jammu: Ahead of the two-day Radha Soami Satsang scheduled to be held on April 4 and 5 at Thandi Khui in Vijaypur along the Jammu–Pathankot National Highway, SSP Traffic Rural Jammu, Farooq Qaiser, has issued a comprehensive traffic management plan to regulate the expected heavy influx of devotees.
The SSP said the religious congregation is likely to attract more than five lakh followers from across Jammu and adjoining regions, prompting authorities to implement elaborate traffic diversions and access control measures to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety.
Traffic diversions announced
According to the advisory, special diversions will be enforced on key stretches of the Jammu–Pathankot highway, particularly near Vijaypur and adjoining rural links leading to Thandi Khui. Vehicles coming from Jammu towards Pathankot have been advised to take the Ring Road via Satwari-Mira Sahib before Vijaypur towards alternate rural roads to ease congestion near the satsang site.
Traffic from Pathankot heading towards Jammu is expected to be regulated and staggered, with possible diversions through link roads connecting Bari Brahmana and Samba sectors. Heavy motor vehicles may be restricted or diverted during peak hours of the satsang to prevent bottlenecks on the highway. Traffic officials have stressed that commuters should follow on-ground signage and instructions from deployed personnel, as diversions may be adjusted dynamically depending on traffic density.
Parking and entry arrangements
Separate parking areas have been earmarked at a safe distance from the satsang venue, with shuttle or walking access to the main congregation area. Authorities have urged devotees to avoid random stopping on the highway and instead use only designated parking and entry routes.
The traffic department will deploy adequate personnel at strategic junctions, diversion points, and entry gates to regulate movement. Real-time monitoring and public announcements will be used to guide commuters, while temporary signage will assist drivers unfamiliar with the area.
Advisory for commuters
Commuters travelling on the Jammu–Pathankot highway during April 4 and 5 have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time. Non-essential travel through the Vijaypur–Thandi Khui stretch has been discouraged during peak hours. The public has also been asked to stay updated through official advisories issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police, as traffic arrangements may change depending on crowd size and road conditions.
