The Additional Deputy Commissioner of Sohra civil sub-division has announced that several roads around Sohra will remain closed to traffic on September 27 to ensure the safe conduct of the 4th Sohra International Half Marathon 2025. The restrictions will be in place in the morning hours, affecting both local commuters and visiting tourists.
According to the notification, multiple key routes will be impacted. These include the stretch from Mawkdok towards Sohra, the road from Mawkma towards Shillong-Sohra road, the Laitmawsiang-Laitryngew road connecting to Shillong-Sohra road, the Dainthlen junction, and the Khliehshnong-Sohra route towards Shillong-Sohra road. In addition, traffic will also be restricted on the Laitkynsew-Sohra road via Mawmluh and the Lad Sohbar-Sohra road.
The traffic curbs will be enforced between 5:00 am and 9:30 am on the day of the event. Officials have advised residents, travellers, and tourists to adjust their schedules in advance to avoid inconvenience.
Emergency services, however, will not be affected by the restrictions. Vehicles such as ambulances, fire tenders, and other essential service carriers will be exempt from the curbs to ensure uninterrupted response in case of emergencies.
The Sohra International Half Marathon, now in its fourth edition, has become a popular sporting and tourism event for the region, attracting participants from across India and abroad. Authorities emphasized that public cooperation will be crucial to ensuring the event’s smooth and safe conduct.
