New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police have released a traffic advisory for the upcoming Janmashtami celebrations on Monday, alerting commuters and devotees to expect restrictions around major temples and along procession routes.
“Prominent functions of Janmashtami will be held at Laxmi Narain Mandir in New Delhi, ISKCON Temple in East of Kailash, Dwarka Sector 13 and Rohini Sector 25, DDA Ground of Dwarka Sector 10, Janmashtami Park in Punjabi Bagh, Golok Dham Temple in Dwarka Sector-10, Adhya Katyani Shakti Peeth in Chhattarpur, Gufawala Mandir in Preet Vihar, and Santoshi Mata Mandir in Hari Nagar,” Delhi Traffic Police posted on X.
Traffic Advisory
In view of Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations on 26.08.2024, special traffic arrangements have been made. Kindly follow the advisory for routes and plan your journey accordingly.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/PBZfiCvIYB
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 25, 2024
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for commuters and devotees, urging them to follow the suggested routes and plan their journeys accordingly.
“No vehicles will be allowed on Mandir Marg between Talkatora Stadium Roundabout and Peshwa Road, Mandir Marg T-Point. Mandir Lane will also be restricted from Shankar Road Roundabout to Mandir Marg,” the post said.
The routes for buses and commercial vehicles have been altered for Mandir Marg. Buses starting from Shivaji Stadium and heading towards Mandir Marg will now be rerouted via Panchkuian Road or the GPO Roundabout. In East of Kailash, heavy vehicles are prohibited from Captain Gaur Marg and other major intersections from 8 am on Monday until 1 am on August 27. Additionally, the roads surrounding Raja Dhirsain Marg will be closed during this period.
In Punjabi Bagh, diversions for commercial vehicles will be set up on Ring Road and adjacent areas at crucial points like Raja Garden Crossing, Club Road T-Point, and Shivaji Park Crossing. According to the advisory, in Chhattarpur, the diversion points are CDR Chowk towards Andheria Mor and Y-Point leading to the 100-Foota Red Light.
According to the advisory, Jail Road will be subject to restrictions from Lajwanti Flyover to Tilak Nagar Metro Station, with designated diversions at Hari Nagar Chowk and Fateh Nagar Red Light in Delhi’s Hari Nagar area. “In Rohini Sector 25, Nala Road Cut towards ISKCON Temple will be closed, with traffic diverted towards Rohini Sector 24,” the advisory reads.
Delhi Traffic Police further advised the commuters to avoid roads near Dwarka Sports Complex and Metro Station Sector 10, Dwarka, as these routes will be affected due to Janmashtami festivities.
Roads will be closed from Dwarka Sector 9/10 crossing to DDA Ground and other nearby routes, the advisory read.
Delhi Traffic Police has also pointed out some general instructions and said, “The general public is advised to be mindful of possible congestion on roads leading to the temples and the routes of the processions. There is likelihood of general slowing down of traffic and congestion on roads.”
Police advised the commuters to plan their journeys keeping the festivities and related congestion in mind and keep extra time for their journey so that possible delays can be taken into account. They further advised them to use the metro and other public transport to avoid congestion on roads.
(With PTI inputs)
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