Shillong traffic curbs for Eucharistic Procession, 8 Nov
By Tour Meghalaya travel desk · Published 7 Nov, 7:52 pm · Updated 7 Nov, 7:52 pm IST
- Status
- Restricted
- Where
- Shillong town
- When
- 8 Nov
- Verified
- 3 independent sources
East Khasi Hills District Police and local authorities have announced road closures, traffic diversions, and street vending bans in Shillong on Sunday, November 8, for the Annual Eucharistic Procession. Key corridors through Laitumkhrah and Dhankheti will be closed in phases starting from 9 AM until the event ends.
- Date
- Sunday, 8 November
- Restrictions start
- 9:00 AM onwards (in phases)
- Announced by
- East Khasi Hills District Police & Laitumkhrah Dorbar Shnong Pyllun
- Key rule
- No vehicular traffic on closed routes; no street/footpath vending in Laitumkhrah
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What this means for your trip
- Expect major traffic delays around Laitumkhrah, Dhankheti, and nearby cathedral/college zones from 9 AM through late afternoon.
- If traveling across Shillong or head to outer tourist spots, start early before 9 AM or ask your driver to take alternative bypass routes.
- Footpaths and roadsides in Laitumkhrah will be cleared of street vendors for the procession.
Where exactly
Don Bosco Square to Dhankheti
Laitumkhrah — Cathedral and educational hub
Closed to all vehicular traffic in both directions from 9 AM until the procession ends.
Don Bosco Square to Seventh Day Adventist Junction
Laitumkhrah area
Closed in both directions starting from 12 PM until the procession ends.
Dhankheti to Fire Brigade Point
Dhankheti — major transit junction connecting Laitumkhrah and Malki
Closed in both directions starting from 12 PM until the procession ends.
Gurudwara Junction / BK Bajoria Junction to Don Bosco Square
Laitumkhrah / Shillong College routes
Closed via Shillong College starting from 3:30 PM until the procession ends.
Laitumkhrah footpaths and roadsides
Laitumkhrah market & cafe area
No vending permitted on footpaths or roadsides all day on November 8.
Phase-wise Road Closures
- From 9 AM: Don Bosco Square towards Dhankheti and vice-versa
- From 12 Noon: Don Bosco Square towards Seventh Day Adventist junction and vice-versa
- From 12 Noon: Dhankheti towards Fire Brigade point and vice-versa
- From 3:30 PM: Gurudwara junction towards Don Bosco Square via Shillong College
- From 3:30 PM: BK Bajoria junction towards Don Bosco Square via Shillong College
Reported by
- HHighland Post7 NovTraffic curbs in Shillong for Eucharistic procession on Sunday
- SSyllad7 NovTraffic restrictions in Shillong on November 8 for Annual Eucharistic Procession
- HHub News7 NovShillong announces road closures, traffic diversions for Eucharistic Procession on Nov 8
- HHighland Post4 NovNo vending in Laitumkhrah on Nov 8
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