Traffic jams expected in Delhi, Noida and Yamuna Expressway as farmers call for protest today: Check affected routes
In view of the protest march, Noida police on Thursday warned commuters about the possibility of traffic slowdown on the Noida-Delhi routes.
Farmers’ protest Latest update: Massive traffic jams are expected in Delhi, Noida and also on the Yamuna Expressway as farmers called for a Mahapanchayat in the national capital on Thursday. The farmers allied under BKU’s Tikait faction said they will join Sanyukt Kisan Morcha’s protest march in cars, buses and tractor-trolleys, creating possibilities of traffic jams on Noida and Yamuna highways on weekdays.
Ahead of the protest march, the Delhi-UP and Delhi-Haryana borders have seen significant police barricades and police have also beefed up security along the borders.
In view of the protest march, Noida police on Thursday warned commuters about the possibility of traffic slowdown on the Noida-Delhi routes.
Check diversions in Noida
Gautam Buddh Nagar police said diversions may be put in place on routes in Noida near Delhi borders, where “intensive” checks of vehicles would be carried out before allowing them passage to the national capital.
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer groups, has announced to hold a ‘Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat’ at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan where a resolution would be passed to “intensify the fight” against the central government’s policies. Farmer groups from western Uttar Pradesh are also likely to participate in the programme.
Farmers’ rally allowed in Delhi
The Delhi Police has also given permission to the farmers’ congregation on the condition that the rally will not have more than 5,000 participants and no tractor trolleys will be allowed near the venue, officials said.
“The general public is informed that a protest by farmers against their demands is proposed on Thursday,” police said here.
“During this programme, intensive monitoring will be carried out by Delhi Police and Gautam Buddh Nagar Police by installing barriers at all borders between Noida and Delhi, which in case of increase in traffic on the routes from Gautam Buddh Nagar-Delhi border, traffic may be diverted as per requirement,” the report said.
“In case of traffic disruption, please contact the traffic helpline number 9971009001. Use alternate routes to avoid inconvenience,” police warned commuters.
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory
The Delhi Police has also issued a traffic advisory, urging commuters to avoid roads leading to central Delhi.