In preparation for Independence Day celebrations, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory outlining road closures and alternative routes to manage traffic congestion and ensure smooth transit during the events.
Key Points from the Advisory:
- Road Closures:
- From 4 AM to 11 AM on August 13: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lothian Road, SP Mukherjee Marg, Chandni Chowk Road, Nishad Raj Marg, Esplanade Road and its Link Road, Ring Road from Rajghat to ISBT, and Outer Ring Road from ISBT to IP Flyover will be closed.
- Alternative Routes for North-South Traffic: Use Aurobindo Marg, Safdarjung Road, Kamal Ataturk Marg, Kautilya Marg, SPM Marg, 11 Murti, Mother Teresa Crescent, Park Street, Mandir Marg, Panchkuian Road, and Rani Jhansi Road.
- East-West Corridor: Follow NH-24, Nizamuddin Khatta, Barapula Road under AIIMS Flyover, Mathura Road, Subramania Bharti Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Prithviraj Road, and Safdarjung Road.
- Bridges and Roads:
- Open Bridges: DND, NH-24 (NH-9), Yudhister Setu, Signature Bridge, and Wazirabad Bridge will remain open.
- Closed Bridges: Old Iron Bridge and Geeta Colony Bridge towards Shanti Van.
- Restrictions:
- Goods Vehicles: Movement between Nizamuddin and Wazirabad bridges will be restricted from August 12 midnight to 11 AM on August 13.
- Inter-state Buses: Restricted between Maharana Pratap ISBT and Sarai Kale Khan ISBT during this period.
- City Buses: Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses will not ply on Ring Road from August 12 midnight to 11 AM on August 13. Alternate routes are advised.
- Prohibited Items for Attendees:
- No cameras, binoculars, remote control car keys, umbrellas, handbags, briefcases, transistors, cigarette lighters, tiffin boxes, water bottles, or lunch boxes are allowed.
- Airspace Restrictions:
- Flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms, including paragliders, para-motors, hang gliders, UAVs, micro-light aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons, quadcopters, and para jumping, is prohibited over Delhi until August 15.
This advisory aims to ensure the smooth conduct of the Independence Day functions and manage traffic flow effectively.
