Oromia Police Announces Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions for Irreecha

The Oromia Police has announced traffic restrictions and road closures in anticipation of the Irreecha festival to be held at Hora Harsadi in Bishoftu on September 24, 2019 E.C. Effective from 4:00 PM on September 22 to 12:30 PM on September 24, all cargo vehicles are prohibited from entering Addis Ababa via major routes.

Cargo trucks arriving from various directions have been instructed to stop in designated outer towns, including Chancho, Fiche, Sheno, Sandafa, Holeta, and Woliso. Additionally, all bajajs and taxis within Bishoftu city must cease operations starting from 6:00 AM on September 23. The police emphasized that public transport and private vehicles must use only the designated parking areas provided for the festival and are prohibited from parking on roadsides or near hotels.