Traffic curbs likely during Janjati gathering at Red Fort

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New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Thursday said traffic movement is likely to remain affected on several major roads in Central and North Delhi on May 24 due to the ‘JanjatiSaanskritikSamagam’ at the Red Fort and multiple ‘ShobhaYatras’ heading towards the venue, according to an advisory.

The advisory said around one lakh people are expected to participate in the event being organised by the JanjatiJaagritiSamiti. ‘ShobhaYatras’ will begin from ShyamgiriMandir, RamlilaMaidan, Rajghat, Qudesia Park and Ajmeri Gate before proceeding towards the Red Fort.

Traffic restrictions and diversions are likely on GT Karnal Road from Shastri Park to Tis Hazari, Boulevard Road from KhoyaMandi U-turn to Ring Road under YudhisterSetu, Sham Nath Marg and Lothian Road, Delhi Traffic Police said.

Movement is also likely to remain affected on Hamilton Road from PulDufferin to KelaGhat, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Marg from KodiyaPul to Chhatta Rail and NetajiSubhash Marg from Delhi Gate Chowk to Chhatta Rail on both carriageways.

Restrictions are also expected on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg from Rajghat to Delhi Gate, Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate Chowk and Nishad Raj Marg on both carriageways.

Traffic movement is likely to remain affected on Rajpura Road and adjoining stretches, Ring Road and Salimgarh Bypass from Chandgi Ram Akhara to the IP Flyover, ITO Chowk, BSZ Marg, DDU Marg, Minto Road, Shradhanand Marg, Chawri Bazar Road and DeshBandhu Gupta Marg.

According to the advisory, buses and commercial vehicles will not be allowed on Ranjeet Singh Flyover and Ranjeet Singh Marg from 12 noon to 4 pm and will be diverted through ITO and IP Marg routes. Traffic movement from Delhi Gate Chowk towards Red Fort and Rajghat will remain restricted from 12 noon till 3 am.

Police advised commuters travelling towards ISBT Kashmere Gate to use Ring Road below YudhisterSetu and proceed on foot if required. Those heading towards Old Delhi Railway Station have been asked to use the Rani Jhansi Flyover-Mori Gate-PulDufferin route.

Commuters travelling towards New Delhi Railway Station and the Ajmeri Gate side have been advised to avoid DBG Road and instead use alternate routes through Panchkuian Road, Minto Road and Bhabhuti Marg.

Delhi Police urged motorists to avoid non-essential travel through affected stretches, plan journeys in advance, allow additional travel time and use public transport, including Delhi Metro and buses, wherever possible.