Night Traffic Diversion Announced on Talland–Khalini Route for Road Work in Shimla

Shimla, 28 May 2025 – In view of urgent Metalling and Tarring work on the Talland to Khalini Junction road, the District Magistrate, Shimla, Anupam Kashyap (IAS) has ordered a night-time traffic restriction from 10:00 PM to 5:30 AM on 28th and 29th May 2025.

The order, issued under Sections 115 & 117 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, follows a request from the Executive Engineer, HPPWD Shimla Division No. III and recommendations by the Superintendent of Police, Shimla.

Traffic Diversion Plan:

1. Talland to Khalini traffic to be diverted via: Talland – Chhota Shimla – Brockhurst – Kasumpti and vice versa.
2. Buses from Upper Shimla to ISBT will ply via: Chhota Shimla – Old Bus Stand – ISBT.
3. Buses from BCS to Old Bus Stand will take: Khalini – ISBT – Tutikandi Crossing – Old Bus Stand.
4. Buses from Old Shimla to BCS/New Shimla/Vikasnagar will use: Old Bus Stand – Tutikandi Crossing – ISBT – Lower Khalini – BCS.

Only emergency vehicles are exempted from this restriction.

The executing agency has been instructed to ensure full safety and security, especially for pedestrians and school children.