In view of ongoing construction work, the East Khasi Hills district police has announced a temporary restriction on vehicular movement through Umshyrpi Bridge in Shillong. The restriction will be enforced for four nights, from June 12 to June 15, 2025, between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM the following day.
To manage traffic during this period, vehicles travelling from Upper Shillong towards Umshyrpi Bridge and MES Point will be diverted at 5th Mile towards Pomlakrai, Laitkor, Madanrting, Laitumkhrah and beyond. Similarly, those coming from Lumdiengiri or Old Cherra heading towards Upper Shillong via Umshyrpi Bridge must take the route through Laitumkhrah, Madanrting, Laitkor, Pomlakrai and reconnect at 5th Mile.
Emergency service vehicles will be exempted from the restriction and will be given necessary facilitation. The Superintendent of Police, Vivek Syiem, IPS, has issued the notice and expressed regret for any inconvenience caused, urging the public to cooperate during the period of the traffic diversion.