Delhi experienced severe waterlogging following heavy rainfall early Tuesday morning, leading to significant traffic congestion. In response to the situation, the Delhi Traffic Police have issued a series of advisories to help commuters navigate the affected areas.
Traffic Diversions and Advisories:
Rohtak Road: Due to potholes and waterlogging, traffic is disrupted on Rohtak Road between Nangloi and Tikri Border. A cluster bus broke down near Pillar No 510, causing additional delays. Commuters are advised to avoid Mundka and seek alternate routes.
Connaught Place and Surrounding Areas: Traffic diversions are in effect at Connaught Place outer circle, Minto Road, A Point (ITO Chowk), Rohtak Road, and Geeta Colony. Alternate routes have been established to ease congestion.
Minto Road Traffic: Vehicles coming from Connaught Place can be diverted via Outer Circle Connaught Place, Barakhamba Road, and Ranjeet Singh Flyover towards Turkman Gate/Kamla Market.
Kamla Market Traffic: Traffic from R/A Kamla Market on Minto Road can be redirected via DDU Marg towards Connaught Place through Ranjeet Singh Flyover.
Tilak Marg Traffic: Traffic from W-Point/Tilak Marg will be redirected from IP Marg to Bahadurshah Zafar Marg (BSZ Marg).
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg Traffic: Vehicles coming from DDU Marg and Delhi Gate will be redirected from IP Marg to Bahadurshah Zafar Marg (BSZ Marg).
Peeragarhi Route: Commuters traveling from Bahadurgarh to Peeragarhi should use the Jharodha-Najafgarh route or UER-II, then Najafgarh-Nangloi Road.
From Peeragarhi: Those heading to Bahadurgarh or Tikri Border should take the Outer Ring Road to District Centre Janakpuri and then Najafgarh.
Rajghat Traffic: Commuters can use the Rajghat Side towards ISBT Kashmiri Gate.
Trans Yamuna and Rajghat Depot: Barricading at the loop approaching Outer Ring Road on Raja Ram Kohli Marg may affect traffic.
Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted widespread light to moderate rainfall across Delhi and southwest NCR. A moderate-to-intense spell of rain is expected in Central and East Delhi during the morning hours.
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