GUWAHATI: As excitement builds for today’s concert by Post Malone in the city, the Guwahati Police have issued a set of traffic guidelines to ensure smooth movement and public safety during the event. The alert aims to help residents and concert-goers plan their travel around the city on a likely busy night.
Our correspondent reports that police officials have warned of possible congestion near the concert venue and along major approach roads. They advise motorists to avoid certain stretches during peak arrival and departure hours, and to follow alternative routes where feasible. Dedicated parking zones have been designated, while unrestricted roadside parking will be prohibited to minimise traffic jams.
In a public advisory, police stressed the need for cooperation from the public. “We request everyone coming for the concert to follow the traffic plan, use stipulated parking lots, and avoid unnecessary movement on congested arteries,” an official said. Authorities added that any violation, such as illegal parking or driving in restricted lanes, will result in immediate action, including fines and towing.
Our correspondent adds that the traffic plan also accounts for pedestrian movement. Security and traffic personnel will be deployed at key junctions and near the venue to manage crowds, assist elderly or differently-abled attendees, and direct foot traffic safely. Temporary barricades may be installed on narrow stretches to ensure smooth vehicular flow.
To ease public transport pressures, city buses and shared vehicles are being encouraged to operate additional services around the concert’s start and end times. The police advisory suggested concert-goers consider public transport or car-pooling to reduce the number of vehicles commuting to the venue. “It’s not only about convenience, reducing traffic benefits the entire city,” the notice highlighted.
Our correspondent reports that local residents have welcomed the move. Many said that previous large-scale events had caused gridlock, long waits, and emergency-services delays. “If people follow the advisories, and parking is managed properly, this concert need not turn into a traffic nightmare,” said one resident. Others, however, called for more clarity on timings and clear signage to help those unfamiliar with city routes.
Concert organisers also issued a note requesting attendees check updated traffic instructions and arrive well ahead of show time. They urged people to keep venue entry passes and identity proofs ready, and comply with vehicle-check procedures at the entry points.
Our correspondent adds that the police plan to review the traffic layout post-event to understand what worked and what needs improvement. That feedback, they said, will inform future crowd-management strategies for concerts and other mass gatherings in Guwahati.
For now, with coordination between police, organisers and the public, the city hopes to manage the expected crowd surge with minimal disruption, ensuring that fans of Post Malone enjoy the concert, and that everyday city life can continue smoothly elsewhere.
Malone’s team members visit Kamakhya Temple
Meanwhile, the singer-rapper’s team visited the revered Kamakhya Temple on Sunday ahead of the artiste’s much-anticipated concert in the city.
The team, comprising two accompanying artistes, Post Malone’s manager and three members of the production crew, offered prayers at the historic shrine atop Nilachal Hill. The group also performed a circumambulation of the main temple, seeking divine blessings for the success of the upcoming show.
The visit came just hours before Guwahati prepared to host Post Malone’s first-ever solo performance in India, generating massive excitement among fans across the Northeast.
