The Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory for motorists in light of the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, which began on July 22. With a large influx of devotees expected, significant traffic congestion is anticipated throughout the city. Kanwariyas will be traveling on multiple routes, including:
- Apsara Border to Rajokri Border: Passing through Shahdara Flyover, Seelampur T' Point, ISBT Flyover, Boulevard Road, Rani Jhansi Road, Faiz Road, Upper Ridge Road, Dhaula Kuan, and NH-8.
- Bhopura Border via Wazirabad Road: Through Loni Flyover, Gokulpuri T' Point, 66 Foota Road, Seelampur T' Point, NH 1, and the new ISBT Bridge.
- Loni Border: Entry/Exit via Pusta Road, Khajoori Flyover, Wazirabad Road from UP.
- Bhopura Border via Wazirabad Bridge: Outer Ring Road, Mukarba Chowk, NH1, Singhu Border, Auchandi Border, Madhuban Chowk, Peeragarhi, and Tikri Border.
- Maharajpur Border: Through Road No.56, Ghazipur Border, NH24, Ring Road, Mathura Road, and Badarpur Border.
- Kalindi Kunj: Via Mathura Road, Modi Mill, Maa Anand Mai Marg, M.B. Road, New Rohtak Road (from Kamal T-Point to Tikri Border).
- Najafgarh Road: From Zakhira to Najafgarh, Rohtak Road (from Zakhira to Tikri Border), Najafgarh Road (from Zakhira to Jharoda Border).
- Outer Ring Road: From Madhuban Chowk to Peeragarhi Chowk to Keshopur Mandi to District Centre Janakpuri.
- Dev Prakash Shastri Marg: From Rattanpuri Chowk to Loha Mandi.
Traffic Diversion Plans
To manage the anticipated congestion, the traffic police have implemented several diversion plans:
- Heavy Trucks (HTVs): Will be diverted by UP Police from Mohan Nagar towards NH-24, avoiding Wazirabad Road and GT Road.
- HTVs, except city buses: Will be barred from GT Road towards Shahdara and Wazirabad Road.
- Heavy commercial vehicles from GT Karnal Road: Will be redirected to NH-24, avoiding Wazirabad Road and GT Road.
- Vehicles from Loni Road (Shahdara side): Will be diverted onto Wazirabad Road to exit from Outer Ring Road.
- Vehicles from internal areas like Sonia Vihar: Will be redirected towards Outer Ring Road via Wazirabad Road to take NH-24.
Expected Traffic Congestion
The movement of Kanwariyas and the setup of "Kanwaria Camps" on the roadside are likely to cause traffic congestion at various locations, including Najafgarh Firni, Rohtak Road, Pankha Road, Dev Prakash Shastri Marg, Nangloi-Najafgarh Road, Outer Ring Road, Rani Jhansi Road (from Baraf Khana Chowk to Fire Station), Boulevard Road, Azad Market Chowk, Gokul Puri Flyover, 66 Foota Road, Maujpur Chowk, Badarpur T Point, Mathura Road, and NH-08 from Dhaula Kuan Metro Station to Rajokri Border.
Commuters Advice
Commuters are advised to plan their routes in advance to avoid inconvenience and delays. The Delhi Traffic Police have made arrangements to segregate the movement of Kanwariyas and other road users to minimize disruption. "Devotees and road users are advised to follow traffic rules and obey the directions of policemen on duty," stated a traffic police officer. Violations will be monitored through on-the-spot prosecution and by photography/videography.
Rain-Induced Traffic Disruptions
In addition to the Kanwar Yatra, recent moderate rainfall has caused waterlogging in several parts of Delhi and Noida, affecting traffic flow. Impacted areas include:
- Chatta Rail Chowk
- Syama Prasad Mukherjee Marg
- Nigam Bodh Ghat
- Anand Parvat
- Zakhira underpass
- Vir Banda Bairagi Marg
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the next two days, forecasting moderate to intense rain. On July 24, the weather office recorded a maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 68%. The Air Quality Index (AQI) was satisfactory at 93.
Due to waterlogging at Chatta Rail Chowk, traffic has been affected on Syama Prasad Mukherjee Marg. Diversion points include Chatta Rail Red Light and Lothian Road. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes like Kodia Pul, ODRS Pul Mithai, Mori Gate, and Boulevard Road.
Motorists are encouraged to adhere to traffic advisories and be mindful of road conditions to ensure smooth travel during this period of disruption.
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