24 hours ahead of the Assembly Polls in Kanpur, a slew of traffic diversions have been placed across the city. As per reports, the diversions will primarily impact traffic on Naubasta-Hamirpur road and other nearby areas, today and tomorrow. Notably, all heavy vehicles will be prohibited here, from 6 AM to 6 PM on the weekend. Check the full list of road diversions here:

Diversions in Kanpur for heavy vehicles

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• No movement of heavy vehicles will be permitted from the Ghatampur intersection towards the Naubasta intersection. Such vehicles will be diverted towards Musanagar and Chaudagara from Ghatampur square.
• The twin route, from the Naubasta intersection towards Ghatampur, will also be closed for heavy vehicles. The alternative route will map along Musanagar and Chaudagara from Ghatampur square.
• These vehicles will also be allowed to go to Kanpur Dehat via Barra Bypass. Those heading towards Allahabad or Lucknow can take the Ramadevi intersection.
• No heavy vehicle will be able to come towards Naubasta Mandi Committee (Kanpur Nagar) from Ramaipur side. All such vehicles.

Road Barriers in Kanpur

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The movement of buses will be initiated during the collection of EVMs after the polling has concluded. In wake of this, a high traffic pressure is expected between the Naubasta-Bidhnu border to Gallamandi for which four different barriers will be in place here. Police personnel will also be deployed here to ensure seamless movement.

Barriers from Bidhnu to Naubasta

- At Naubasta Bidhnu border, near Paharpur Chungi
- On Hamirpur Road, at Samadhi Pulia

Barriers from Naubasta to Bidhnu

-At SK College Pulia
-Naubasta Bamba Intersection

It may be noted that non of the above-listed diversions are applicable on fire services, ambulances and vehicles carrying life-saving drugs. All light vehicles along the Naubasta intersection and Hamirpur Road or the Ghatampur to Naubasta Chauraha route will be allowed to pass after stopping as per requirement.