Nashik: The Nashik city police have closed seven roads for vehicular traffic in the old city to avoid traffic congestion on account of huge rush for Diwali purchases.These roads will remain shut from October 4 to October 15, from 8 am to 10 pm.These roads are from Malegaon Stand to Raviwar Karanja, Delhi Darwaja to Dhumal Point, Rokdoba Point to Sakshi Ganesh Temple in Bhadrakali, Badshahi Corner to Gadge Maharaj statue, Nepali Corner to Dhumal Point via Main Road, Sangli Bank Signal to Dhumal Point and towards Main Road and Raviwar Karanja to Dhumal Point.Motorists from Malegaon Stand to Raviwar Karanja should instead take the route from Malegaon Stand, Makhmalabad Naka, Ramwadi Bridge, Baijabai Chhavni, Chopda Lawns and reach Gangapur Naka to move elsewhere, while motorists from CBS and Shalimar moving to and from the old city areas should use the Shalimar – Khadkali Signal - Dudh Bazar Chowk route.Motorists have been requested to park their vehicles at Godaghat under Gadge. The police would put up barricades to stop vehicular movement at Raviwar Karanja, Sangli Bank Signal, Nepali Corner, Badshahi Corner and Gadge Maharaj Statue.The barricading points will be guarded by police officials to ensure that no one enters the roads banned for vehicular traffic.While Nashik city has grown tremendously over the past three decades and markets have come up everywhere, people still prefer the old city areas for making Diwali purchases.We also published the following articles recentlyPotholed Old Airport Road gives off-rd feel: MotoristsMotorists in Bengaluru are complaining about the poor condition of Old Airport Road, stating that it has become unfit for vehicular movement. The road has multiple obstacles and potholes, making it dangerous for commuters, especially at night. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has been blamed for digging up the road to lay pipelines and not restoring it properly. The Bangalore Bruhat Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials have acknowledged the problem and promised to address it. A citizen group has also complained about potholes on another road and requested BBMPs assistance in fixing it.Potholed Old Airport Road gives off-rd feel, say Bengaluru motoristsMotorists in Bengaluru are complaining about the poor condition of Old Airport Road, which they say has become unfit for driving due to multiple obstacles and potholes. The road has been dug up in several places, and despite efforts by the traffic police to fill the potholes, the situation remains unresolved. Officials from the BBMP, the citys municipal body, blame various agencies for failing to properly restore the road after digging it up. A citizen group has also highlighted the issue on social media, calling for the road to be fixed.Metro rail work sites cause unending traffic congestion near Whites RoadTraffic congestion has become a routine problem on Whites Road in Chennai due to metro rail construction. The road space, including the center of the road, has been occupied by metro rail for building tunnels, causing delays for motorists. The presence of a mall and a cinema theater on Whites Road adds to the heavy traffic. The situation is worsened during weekends when cars queue up in front of the cinema parking lot. Barricades placed around metro rail worksites obstruct the flow of traffic and make lane switching difficult. Additional lighting and traffic police presence are needed to manage the congestion caused by the metro work.

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