PANAJI
The Traffic Police have issued an advisory announcing road closures and diversions in Panaji, Miramar, Dona Paula and Cortalim on November 9 for the IRONMAN 70.3 Goa, India 2025 triathlon. The restrictions will be in place from 3 am to 3 pm, and motorists have been advised to plan their travel accordingly.
According to the advisory, the entire race route will remain closed to vehicles. The Ribandar Causeway (from Ribandar to Divja Circle) will be shut for the duration of the event. The riverside lane of D B Marg, the Miramar beachside lane on Dr Jack Sequeira Road, and the right-hand side (RHS) lane from NIO Circle to Raj Bhavan will also be closed.
Some stretches of the left-hand side (LHS) lanes on Dr Jack Sequeira Road and NH66 will stay open for regulated movement.
The LHS of NH66 from Merces Circle to the New Zuari Bridge (Verna side) and from Divja Circle to Merces Circle will be reserved exclusively for the race. Two-way traffic will be allowed on the RHS of NH66 between KTC Circle and the New Zuari Bridge.
Cortalim and flyover adjustments
One lane of the NH66 on the Cortalim flyover (Panaji to Margao direction) will be closed between 3 am and 2 pm. The opposite lane towards Panaji will remain open. Vehicles from Panaji to Margao will be routed via the flyover and Kesarval Junction, while traffic from Margao to Panaji will be diverted through Sharayu Toyota Showroom, Santrant Slope, Cortalim Cross and Cortalim Circle.
Heavy vehicles, except those carrying essential goods, and route buses from Titan Junction will be diverted through Verna Industrial Estate and Borim until the event ends.
Local access and alternate routes
A special access lane will be provided for residents along D B Marg between Miramar Residency and Hotel Marriott. Two-way movement will be allowed on the LHS between Seniors Park and NIO Circle, and up to Miramar, with exit options towards Caranzalem, Taleigao and Adarsh Circle.
