Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 12: In exercise of the powers conferred under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act No. 59 of 1988), read with the Administration’s Notification No. /2008/F.No.32-95/2008-TR dated 10th March, 2008 and in view of the forthcoming Chhath Puja celebrations during which a large number of devotees are expected to gather at Corbyn’s Cove Beach, the District Magistrate, South Andaman District, has issued the following notification to ensure smooth regulation of vehicular movement and the safety of the devotees:
•The road from Corbyn Chowk Junction to Mazar Pahad via Corbyn’s Cove shall be one-way. Vehicles can enter from Corbyn Chowk Junction and exit through Mazar Pahad. Vehicles coming from Mazar Pahad towards Corbyn’s Cove Beach will not be allowed, except two-wheelers.
•Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) will not be allowed on this road during the above period. Vehicles providing essential services will be exempted.
•The road from Children’s Park, Chakkargaon to Corbyn’s Cove Road will remain closed to all vehicles, except two-wheelers.
These traffic restrictions will be in force from 1400 hrs on 15.11.2026 to 2000 hrs on 16.11.2026. The general public have been requested to cooperate with the Traffic Police and follow the above traffic arrangements.