PRAYAGRAJ, May 20 -- : In an effort to tackle chronic traffic congestion and regulate the growing number of e-rickshaws in the Sangam city, the traffic department has announced a month-long ban on their operation along several key routes from May 21.

Under the restrictions, e-rickshaws will not be allowed on roads including the Rambagh flyover, Civil Lines Hanuman Mandir to Subhash Chowk, Laxmi Talkies crossing to Police Club, and Police Club to Anand Hospital in the densely populated Katra area.

Restrictions will also apply to the district court-university road stretch and the route from the University to AN Jha Hostel, among other congested corridors.

Officials said alternative routes have been prepared to manage traffic movement dur...