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Dehradun Plans Alternative Routes, Parking Sites

Dehradun tackles Diwali tourist traffic, plans new routes and parking

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 29 October 2026 at 05:54 pm
Dehradun Plans Alternative Routes, Parking Sites

The Dehradun administration is planning alternative routes to Mussoorie to ease traffic congestion during Diwali.

District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan directed officials to assess options for routing traffic around the city's periphery.

Chauhan also called for a comprehensive action plan that includes strengthening parking facilities and improving road connectivity.

The administration manages 23 parking sites, with 23 locations proposed, and will review these sites for utility and feasibility.

The district magistrate instructed officials to prepare both short-term and long-term action plans for the permanent improvement of Dehradun's traffic system.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dehradun doing to tackle Diwali tourist traffic?

Dehradun is planning alternative routes, new parking sites, and shuttle services to ease traffic congestion.

How many parking sites are proposed in Dehradun?

23 new parking sites are proposed, in addition to the 23 currently managed by the administration.

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