Ramlila Maidan Rally: Opposition’s mega rally tomorrow in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, avoid going on these routes; Traffic police issued advisory – ..

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Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory and route diversion plan regarding the opposition’s ‘Vote Bachao-Desh Bachao’ mega rally to be organized on November 1 at the historic Ramlila Maidan in the capital Delhi. In view of the possibility of gathering of lakhs of workers and common citizens in the Maharally, traffic on major routes in and around Central Delhi will be affected. According to Delhi Traffic Police, vehicular movement will be controlled and diverted on several routes connected to New Delhi, Connaught Place, Delhi Gate, ITO and Ajmeri Gate from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on November 1. The traffic police has advised the general public, daily commuters and especially those going towards railway stations and hospitals to avoid the affected roads and use public transport (especially Delhi Metro) as much as possible.

To deal with the traffic jam situation in and around the rally venue, Delhi Traffic Police has scheduled diversions at 10 major intersections and T-points:

  1. Netaji Subhash Marg T-Point

  2. Rajghat Chowk

  3. Delhi Gate

  4. ITO ‘A’ Point

  5. Ajmeri Gate Red Light

  6. Ranjit Singh Flyover (towards Barakhamba Road)

  7. Bhavabhuti Marg-DDU Marg Red Light

  8. Jhandewalan Roundabout

  9. Turkman Gate

  10. Mirdard Chowk

At these points, as per requirement, vehicles will be diverted towards alternative ring roads and external routes instead of internal roads.

According to the traffic police advisory, there may be heavy vehicular traffic on the following 11 major road sections of Central Delhi, hence avoid using these routes between 10 am to 5 pm:

  • Bahadur Shah Zafar (BSZ) Marg.

  • Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Marg (From Rajghat to Delhi Gate and Ramlila Maidan)

  • Minto Road and Aruna Asaf Ali Road

  • Deshbandhu Gupta (DBG) Road

  • Kasturba Gandhi (KG) Marg and Ferozshah Road Junction

  • Chelmsford Road (towards Paharganj)

  • Stretch from Ranjit Singh Flyover to Turkman Gate

  • Road leading from Barakhamba Road to Mandi House Roundabout

  • Sikandra Road

The entry of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses and heavy commercial vehicles will be controlled to maintain smooth traffic flow on the busy routes of Central Delhi. Buses may be diverted on BSZ route, Rajghat-JLN route, DBG Road and Minto Road. At the same time, vehicles will be allowed to move on the roads connecting Guru Nanak Chowk, Kamla Market Roundabout, Hamdard Chowk and Turkman Gate only after reviewing the situation. There will be a complete ban on parking of any unauthorized vehicle around Ramlila Maidan and vehicles breaking the rules will be seized with cranes.

Traffic police have warned that commuters heading towards New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) may face huge delays, so leave home with at least 1 to 2 hours extra time to catch the train. The following alternative routes have been suggested for railway passengers:

  • Passengers coming from East Delhi: From ITO one can reach Ajmeri Gate side station via DDU Marg and Bhavabhuti Marg. If there is a blockage on the DDU route, reach the station from ITO red light via W-Point, Sikandra Road, Connaught Place, Paharganj via Chelmsford Road.

  • Passengers coming from North and West Delhi (DBG Road): From DBG Road, one can reach Ajmeri Gate via Chelmsford Road, Connaught Place Outer Circle, Minto Road and Bhavabhuti Marg.

  • Use Metro: Using the Yellow Line and Airport Express Line metro instead of private cars or cabs to reach the railway station and Connaught Place will be the safest and time-saving option.

For any emergency or route related information, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a helpline number. 1095 And 011-25844444 Have been issued. passenger traffic police whatsapp number 8750871493 And can also get real-time traffic updates on social media handles.

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