The traffic in several parts of the capital, particularly in and around Central Delhi, will be impacted on Tuesday “in view of the law and order situation”, according to the traffic police.
In view of the expected impact on traffic on abovementioned areas and junctions, Delhi traffic police urged commuters to plan their travel in advance keep extra travel time in hand if heading towards railway stations, ISBTs, or the airport via New Delhi and Central Delhi. However, the police have denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site and designated three new protest venues: Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground in north Delhi and CBD Ground in east Delhi. Delhi traffic police requested motorists follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed in the area.
Due to the event, traffic restrictions and diversions will be in effect on Tuesday in surrounding areas from 7:00am to 1:00pm, with regulated traffic movement on key roads around the venue.
Delhi traffic police requested motorists to avoid “non-essential” travel around the areas that will be impacted due to traffic curbs and follow the diversion sings and directions given by traffic personnel to maintain smooth movement of traffic. Apart from the “law and order” situation that may impact Delhi’s traffic movement, the traffic police also issued and advisory in view of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum taking place at Hotel Taj Palace.
