Traffic arrangement

SHILLONG, OCT 2: The Shillong traffic branch of the police department has decided to revert back to the old traffic arrangement in the capital city with effect from October 4.

The decision was taken after it was found that the new traffic arrangement which was put on trial run for about 8 months could not bring any traffic improvement at Don Bosco point (Laitumkhrah area) and its adjoining localities.

Also considering the steepness of the Jacob Ladder Road where much inconvenience is being observed, the traffic arrangement is hereby reverted back with effect from October 4, SP (City) Vivek Syiem said in a statement issued here on Monday.

He said vehicles coming from Laitumkhrah and wanting to go to St. Anthony’s College can go down through Jacob’s Ladder Road and not the reverse way.

Vehicles coming from St. Anthony’s College and wanting to proceed to Laitumkhrah can exit through St. Mary’s College-Shillong Commerce College Road.

Vehicles coming from Shillong Commerce College and Shillong College can exit through St. Mary’s College towards Don Bosco Point.

Vehicles can enter Upland Road through Red Hill Junction and exit at Don Bosco and not the reverse way.

Vehicles will continue to climb from Lower Lachummiere towards St. Stephen Hall road and exit at Don Bosco Square. At the same time, vehicles can come from Don Bosco and exit down through Jacob’s Ladder road, he said.

By Our Reporter