TnnLucknow: The UP Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has stepped up traffic management and safety arrangements on state expressways ahead of Chhath Puja, anticipating a rise in vehicle movement during the festive period.Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directions, additional resources are being deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow and provide assistance to commuters across the expressways, according to a govt statement.The authority has cancelled leave for all officials and staff involved in road safety and traffic management. Personnel will remain on duty round the clock to respond to traffic-related issues and assist travellers.UPEIDA has also appealed to motorists to avoid unnecessary haste and remain patient, warning that increased traffic could lead to longer waiting times at some stretches. Commuters have been urged to follow traffic rules and cooperate with personnel to prevent congestion.The arrangements are aimed at ensuring safer and smoother travel during Diwali and Chhath Puja, when expressways are expected to see increased traffic.
