Sri Vijaya Puram, November 12: The District Magistrate, South Andaman District, has issued a notification regulating vehicular movement near Corbyn’s Cove Beach in view of the forthcoming Chhath Puja celebrations, when a large number of devotees are expected to gather there.
The notification was issued 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 March 10, 2008, to ensure smooth regulation of vehicular traffic and the safety of devotees.
Under the arrangement, the road from Corbyn Chowk Junction to Mazar Pahad via Corbyn’s Cove will be one-way. Vehicles may 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 period, while vehicles providing essential services are exempted.
The road from Children’s Park, Chakkargaon, to Corbyn’s Cove Road will remain closed to all vehicles except two-wheelers.
The restrictions will be in force from 1400 hrs on November 15, 2026 to 2000 hrs on November 16, 2026. The general public has been requested to cooperate with the Traffic Police and follow the traffic arrangements, the DM (South Andaman) said in the notification.
