Chhath Puja: Delhi Traffic Police asks commuters to avoid these routes before Mahaparv
The traffic police advised commuters to avoid the roads near the locations identified for Chhath Puja celebrations.
New Delhi: In view of the large gatherings expected at water bodies in the national capital on Chhath Puja on Sunday, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Friday and said they have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth flow of traffic. It warned that traffic flow is likely to be affected on roads bordering major ponds from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
On Sunday, thousands of devotees will gather at various ponds since noon. The prayers will be offered at the time of sunset. While some devotees will leave after sunset prayers, some will spend the night in different ponds in tents, the advisory said.
The traffic police advised commuters to avoid the roads near the locations identified for Chhath Puja celebrations.
Roads to avoid during Chhath Puja
Commuters are advised to avoid the roads adjacent to the Chhath Puja sites including the Outer Ring Road stretch, Old Wazirabad Bridge to ITO, Vikas Marg, Pushta Road (Khajoori/Shastri Park), Kalindi Kunj Bridge, GTK Road , Rohtak Road, Pankha Road, Najafgarh Road, MB Road, Maa Anandmai Marg, etc,” it said.
The ponds at Sonia Vihar, Krishna Market Jhilmil Colony, DDA Land near JPC Hospital, Tughlakabad Kaya Maya Ground, DDA Ground near Jain Mandir Suraj Kund Road, opposite D-Block Mangol Puri, Chhat Puja Kalyan Samiti Sainik Enclave etc. could be witnessed of heavy footfall of devotees, the advisory said.
Leave early for train stations, ISBT
The advisory further stated that there will be no restrictions at New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Nizamuddin Railway Station and ISBT but people should leave in advance and allow sufficient time to avoid possible delays on the routes to catch.
Use public transport, Delhi Metro
“People are requested to use public transport such as Delhi Metro to help reduce traffic congestion. Park your vehicles only in the designated parking spaces. Parking along the road should be avoided as it hinders the normal flow of traffic.
“The general public and motorists are advised to be patient, observe traffic rules and discipline and follow the directions of the traffic personnel deployed at all intersections. People are requested to plan their travel in advance to avoid inconvenience,” the report said.