Chandigarh Alert: Major Roads Closed Today for International Marathon—Check New Routes Before Stepping Out
Chandigarh: March 1, 2026 (09:59 AM)
Chandigarh’s traffic system sees major changes for today’s International Marathon. Police shut key roads/diversions from 3 AM-11 AM for smooth event ops; barricades up, security deployed pre-dawn.
Sukhnna Lake side hit hardest:
Kambala/Kansal to North Road (lake side)—fully closed.
Club Small Chowk to lake—banned.
New/New Barricade Chowk to Old Barricade Chowk—no vehicles.
Middle Road (Transport LT Pt to PGI): One carriageway reserved for runners; controlled two-way on other.
Kambala/Kansal traffic via Nayagaon to city.
Sector 26/Gran Market: Modela LT Pt route.
Sector 11/15 underbridge open. Avoid Middle/Jan Marg (Matka Chowk-Old Barricade).
Police appeal: Follow signs to avoid hassle; skip lake areas pre-11 AM. Runners get priority—public safety first.