Delhi-NCR Traffic Advisory: Check routes before travelling

As the farmers’ protest entered the ninth day, several borders adjoining the national capital remained closed for traffic movement on Friday as well. The Delhi Traffic Police issued traffic advisories for commuters from Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad. Delhi Traffic Police in a series of tweets said that both Singhu and Tikri borders, where these farmers are protesting, will remain closed. Besides, it advised people coming to Delhi from Ghaziabad to use Apsara/ Bhopra/DND as Ghazipur border on NH 24 will remain shut for traffic on Friday.

“Tikri, Jharoda Borders are closed for any traffic movement. Badusarai border is open only for a light motor vehicles like cars and two-wheelers. Jhatikara Border is open only for two-wheeler traffic”, the Delhi Traffic Police said, adding that Singhu, Lampur, Auchandi, Safiabad, Piao Maniyari, and Saboli borders are closed. NH 44 is shut on both sides.

“Ghazipur border on NH 24 is closed for traffic from Gaziabad to Delhi due to farmers protests. People coming to Delhi are advised to use Apsara/ Bhopra/DND”, it added.

The meeting of farmer leaders with the Central government on Thursday (December 3) concluded here at Vigyan Bhavan without any decision, but both sides agreed to hold the next round of talks on December 5. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar addressed the doubts of farmers during the meeting with union leaders. 

After holding seven and half-hour-long meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told reporters that "MSP (Minimum Support Price) will not be touched, no changes will be made to it," adding that the next round of the meeting will be held on Saturday (December 5) at 2 PM.