The Kisan Samyukta Kisan Morcha, a leading peoples’ farmer group, is organising a ‘Mangal Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat’ at the historic Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi today.
The Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory for the near-by residents and drivers. Motorists are advised to plan their routes from 6 am to 4 pm accordingly, to avoid inconvenience.
Here are what routes to avoid
Jawaharlal Nehru MargBarakhamba RoadBahadurshah Zafar MargTolstoy Marg, Asaf Ali RoadJai Singh RoadSwami Vivekanand MargSansad MargNetaji Subhash MargBaba Kharag Singh MargMinto RoadAshoka RoadMaharaja Ranjeet Singh flyoverConnaught CircusBhavbhuti MargDDU MargChaman Lal Marg
Traffic diversions
Delhi GateMir Dard ChowkAjmeri Gate ChowkGuru Nanak ChowkKamla MarketPaharganj ChowkJhandewalan roundaboutJanpath RoadKG Marg crossing and roundabout of GPO (Gol Post Office)Maharaja Ranjeet Singh flyover from Barakhambha Road to Guru Nanak Chowk
The Delhi Police advised commuters to avoid the mentioned roads and use public transport, especially Metro services. “The general public is advised to keep sufficient time at hand while planning road journeys via the above-mentioned roads and junctions,” they wrote. “People who are going towards ISBT, Railway Station, or Airport are advised to carefully plan their travel with sufficient time at hand. We appreciate your understanding and your cooperation towards the alleviation of traffic congestion during the above- mentioned period.”
They also urged the general public and motorists “to keep patience, observe traffic rules and road discipline and follow directions of traffic personnel deployed at all intersections and remain updated through.”
Traffic Advisory
In view of Farmers’ Mahapanchayat on 14.03.2024 at Ramlila Ground, traffic restrictions will be effective.
Please follow the advisory.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/438mr3j9Fc
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) March 13, 2024
The Noida police has also issued an advisory, alerting commuters to potential slowdowns on various routes on Thursday.
Routes to Avoid
NH-48
Rao Tula Ram Marg
Traffic Advisory
In view of traffic congestion on NH-48, commuters are advised to take alternate routes to reach Delhi Airport or Gurugram. Kindly follow the advisory.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/VZtcDxVpoF
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) March 13, 2024
Alternate routes for Delhi Airport/Gurugram
From South Delhi– Take Nelson Mandela Marg, then Mehrauli/Mahipalpur Road, followed by Mahipalpur Bypass and the NH-48 underpass to reach Aerocity and IGI Airport.From Dhaula Kuan Side – Use Cariappa Marg or NH-48, then Parade Road, and finally Thimayya Marg to reach IGI Airport.Commuting to Gurugram from South Delhi – Take the Mehrauli/Gurugram Road.
