In order to deal with the rush of Kanwariyas on the eve of Shiv Ratri, Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday said restrictions will be imposed on the movement of buses and commercial vehicles in the national capital from 9 am to 12 midnight. It also issued a traffic advisory informing people about road closures and alternative routes.
Many areas of Delhi have been witnessing huge traffic jams for the last couple of days, situation also being aggravated by intermittent showers affecting smooth flow of vehicles on all sides. This has prompted the authorities to impose restrictions and even closure of certain routes for general public which will remain in effect till July 23.
As a large number of devotees are expected to visit the Hanuman Mandir in the Yamuna Bazar area, this is bound to affect traffic. Congestion is likely along Ring Road, particularly on Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Yudhister Setu and Boulevard Road, the advisory stated.
To ensure smooth traffic management and public safety, restrictions will be imposed on the movement of buses and commercial vehicles from 9 am to 12 midnight, it read.
Vehicular movement on Yudhister Setu from Tis Hazari to Shahdara will be restricted for all buses and commercial vehicles.
On Boulevard Road, the movement of commercial vehicles will not be allowed from ISBT Kashmiri Gate towards Tis Hazari. Their movement will also be prohibited on Lothian Road from GPO Chowk to ISBT Kashmiri Gate during the specified hours, the advisory said.
To regulate the flow of traffic, diversions will be put in place at key locations, including Kashmiri Gate metro station's gate no. 5 on Boulevard Road near the ascending foot of Yudhister Setu, near the out gate of ISBT Kashmiri Gate on Ring Road, and at GPO Chowk, it said.These diversions are intended to redirect commercial vehicles away from the heavily congested areas and towards alternative routes, it added.
Traffic police said commercial vehicles coming from the Hanuman Mandir side via Ring Road and headed towards Tis Hazari will be diverted from the out gate of ISBT Kashmiri Gate.These vehicles will take a longer route via Ring Road, Yamuna Marg, Raj Niwas Marg, Rajpur Road, Dr. Karnwal Road and reach Baraf Khana Chowk, from where they can continue towards their destinations, they said.
Buses and commercial vehicles coming from the Tis Hazari side and moving towards Yudhister Setu will also be rerouted, the advisory said.
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister rekha Gupta has announced that the financial help for Kanwar service committees will be increased and said that government is fully committed to ensure their comfort and safety.The CM also announced that the Delhi government would distribute “Ganga Jal” filled containers (dolchis) and jute bags to around five lakh Kanwariyas to promote environmental protection. She said the Kanwar Yatra is not just a religious journey, but a festival, and according a grand welcome to Kanwariyas passing through, or arriving in Delhi, is a way to respect their devotion.
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