Shillong, November 7: The East Khasi Hills Police have announced traffic restrictions on several major roads in Shillong on November 8, 2026, in view of the Annual Eucharistic Procession, to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the religious programme.
According to a press release issued by East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem, IPS, on November 6, vehicular movement will be restricted along designated routes at different timings throughout the day.
The police informed that the road from Don Bosco Square towards Dhankheti and vice versa will remain closed to vehicular traffic from 9 am until the religious programme is over.
Similarly, vehicular movement from Don Bosco Square towards Seventh Day Adventist Junction and vice versa will be prohibited from 12 noon until the procession concludes.
The road connecting Dhankheti and Fire Brigade Point will also remain closed in both directions from 12 noon until the procession is over.
Further restrictions will come into effect from 3:30 pm, when vehicular movement from Gurudwara Junction towards Don Bosco Square via Shillong College will be prohibited until the procession concludes.
The police have also announced that vehicles travelling from B.K. Bajoria Junction towards Don Bosco Square via Shillong College will not be allowed from 3:30 pm until the procession is over.
The Superintendent of Police has appealed to the general public and commuters to cooperate with traffic personnel and avoid travelling through the restricted routes during the specified timings.
Commuters have been advised to use alternative routes wherever necessary to minimise inconvenience and ensure the smooth movement of traffic in other parts of the city.
The police have also urged motorists and residents to plan their journeys in advance and strictly follow the instructions issued by traffic police personnel on duty.
The East Khasi Hills Police stated that public cooperation would be essential for the safe and successful conduct of the Annual Eucharistic Procession.
Expressing regret over the inconvenience that may be caused by the temporary restrictions, the police sought the understanding and cooperation of the public throughout the religious programme.
