Record 18,821 vehicles enter Shimla during peak tourists rush

himachalscape May 10, 2026 2 minutes read

Shimla, May 10

The summer tourist season coupled with the weekend rush brought record traffic inflow into Shimla town, with around 18,821 vehicles entering the hill station through the Shoghi barrier on May 9 and 10, putting immense pressure on the cityâ€™s traffic management system.

According to a press release issued by District Police Shimla, the ongoing patchwork and repair work being carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD) on the Sanjauli route from Victory Tunnel to Lakkad Bazar further aggravated congestion in the town during the last two days.

Despite the unusually high traffic load, Shimla Police managed to maintain smooth vehicular movement through coordinated traffic regulation, real-time monitoring and strategic diversions at sensitive locations.

Traffic diversions were implemented at key congestion points including Shoghi, Tutikandi bifurcation, Victory Tunnel, Dhali Tunnel and Dhali Chowk to ease pressure on the main routes.

Police officials and jawans remained deployed continuously in the field to regulate traffic and minimise inconvenience to commuters and tourists.

The police said that officers and personnel discharged their duties with â€œfull readiness, patience and dedicationâ€ during the peak tourist inflow.

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Continuous monitoring and prompt response by the Traffic Branch helped in effective traffic control despite repair work and rising vehicular density in the city.

The district police also appreciated the cooperation extended by local residents and visitors during the traffic regulation exercise.

Shimla Police reiterated its commitment to ensuring safe and smooth travel for residents and tourists during the ongoing tourist season and upcoming rush periods.