Jalandhar: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jalandhar, the Commissionerate Police has intensified security and traffic arrangements. Under the leadership of Police Commissioner Satinder Singh (IPS) and under the supervision of ADCP Traffic Gurbaj Singh and ACP Traffic Ajay Singh, a special diversion plan has been implemented on the city’s entry, exit, and internal routes.

The police aim to maintain strong security while minimizing public inconvenience. To this end, additional police forces have been deployed on major routes and arrangements have been made to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Routes Changed for Heavy Vehicles

Routes changed for heavy vehicles, trucks and containers will pass through these routes.

New traffic plan issued for vehicles

Heavy commercial vehicles such as containers, trucks, and tippers traveling from Ludhiana to Sri Amritsar Sahib have been diverted. These vehicles will be sent via Phagwara, Satnampura, Jandiala, Nakodar, Kapurthala, and Subhanpur. Heavy vehicles traveling from Ludhiana to Hoshiarpur or Pathankot will have to go via Chandigarh Bypass (near Konica Resort), Mehtiana, Hoshiarpur, and Dasuha. Heavy vehicles traveling from Moga to Pathankot have been diverted via Nakodar, Kapurthala, Subhanpur, Nadala, and Tanda.

Bus Routes and City Diversions Announced

New bus routes: All buses from Jalandhar to Sri Amritsar Sahib will operate via the Kapurthala and Subhanpur routes. Buses on the Hoshiarpur route will be diverted via Nakodar Chowk, Kapurthala Chowk, Verka Milk Plant, Pathankot Chowk, Kishangarh, and Adampur. Buses bound for Ludhiana will operate via Samra Chowk, 66 Feet Road Jamsher, GNA Chowk, Haveli, and Phagwara. Buses from Pathankot to Jalandhar will operate via the Pathankot Chowk, Maqsudan Chowk, Workshop Chowk, Kapurthala Chowk, and Nakodar Chowk routes.

Internal city traffic and local diversions

For the convenience of local residents and to maintain smooth traffic flow, diversions have been implemented at 31 major cuts and intersections in the city. Traffic coming from McDonald’s Cut and GNA Chowk will be diverted to Deep Nagar, Dussehra Ground, and Defence Colony.

Police Appeal for Public Cooperation

Appeal to cooperate with traffic police personnel

Vehicles passing near the Chaugitti Underbridge and Chaugitti BBMB Colony will be diverted to the bus stand via Guru Nanakpura Crossing and Ladowali Road. Vehicles coming from Lama Pind Chowk will be diverted towards Maksudan and Subhanpur. The police administration has appealed to drivers to maintain patience and cooperate with traffic police personnel.

Traffic Diversion Plan Effective From 8 AM to 8 PM

Diversion points set up at various locations: In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jalandhar, the Jalandhar Rural Police have implemented a special traffic diversion plan from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026. Diversion points have been set up at various locations to ensure strong security, smooth traffic flow, and the convenience of the general public.

The roads marked in red on the map will be completely closed to general traffic. The roads marked in green will be used as designated alternate (diversion) routes for general traffic.

The roads marked in red on the map will be completely closed to general traffic. The roads marked in green will be used as designated alternate (diversion) routes for general traffic.

traffic diversion

General traffic coming to Jalandhar from Dasuha, Tanda, Hoshiarpur, Phagwara, Nakodar, Kala Sanghian, Kapurthala and Subhanpur will be diverted through green coloured alternative routes shown in the traffic diversion plan.

Public Advised to Use Alternate Routes

Advice for the public

The public is requested to follow the instructions of the traffic police and use the designated diversion routes only. This traffic route will be in effect from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026, to avoid unnecessary delays.