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Shillong, Sept 1: Several roads in and around Sohra will remain closed to vehicular traffic for several hours on September 4 in view of the 5th Sohra Half International Half Marathon.
According to a public notice issued by the Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Sohra Civil Sub-Division, the traffic restrictions will be in force from 4:30am to 10am on the day of the marathon.
The roads and stretches to remain closed are:
- Mawkdok towards Sohra from Laitsohpliah, near Meili Resort
- Mawkma towards the Shillong-Sohra Road
- Laitmawsiang and Laitryngew roads towards the Shillong-Sohra Road
- Dainthlen Junction
- Khliehshnong, Sohra towards the Shillong-Sohra Road
- Laitkynsew-Sohra Road via Mawmluh
- Lad Sohbar-Sohra Road
The administration has advised travellers, tourists and the general public planning to travel through these routes on September 4 to plan their itineraries accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire tenders, will be exempt from the restrictions, the notice stated.
