The City of Abbotsford is advising residents in west Abbotsford of several road closures due to the Nagar Kirtan procession, which is set for Sunday, Sept. 1.
The notice states that rolling road closures will be in effect between 9:00 am until 5:00 p.m. with approximately a two-hour road closure expected at most locations along the route, as the procession passes by. Lengthier closures are expected near the Sikh temple on Blueridge Drive.
Road Closures in West Abbotsford September 1st for the Nagar Kirtan Procession. Rolling road closures will be in effect between 9:00 am until 5:00pm with approximately a 2-hour road closure expected at most locations along the route, as the procession passes by. pic.twitter.com/p7dJuOgcbt
— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) August 21, 2024
Locals are asked to follow signs, obey traffic control in the area and respect private property along the route.
Bus service in the area will also be disrupted during the event. A map of scheduled bus re-routing is available through the Central Fraser Valley Transit website at bctransit.com/central-fraser-valley.
The route sees the procession begin at the temple at 30640 Blueridge Dr. and follow that street east to Townshipline Road. They will then head south all the way to Southern Drive and then eventually follow Sandpiper Drive to Goldfinch Street.
— City of Abbotsford (@City_Abbotsford) August 21, 2024
Thousands typically take part in the event, which involves transporting Sikhism’s holy scripture, Guru Granth Sahib, on a float through the streets while singing devotional hymns.
