Delhi-NCR news: Delhi Police issues Independence Day traffic advisory; check list of routes to avoid on August 15
In the view of Independence Day celebrations, Delhi Police issue traffic advisory for commuters, check alternate routes to use.
Multi-layer security is in place across Delhi on Tuesday, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on its 77th Independence Day, police said.
Traffic has also been restricted near the Red Fort till the end of the celebrations.
"Delhi Police is on alert. Elaborate security arrangements have been made, the exercise for which started around three-four months ago. Anti-terror activities have also been done to check the areas in the districts near the venue," Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa said.
"Adequate traffic arrangements have been put in place. The traffic police have also issued an advisory. We urge people to follow the advisory. The borders (of Delhi) have been closed for heavy vehicles from Monday night, while others entering the city are being checked. We are keeping a strict vigil on social media as well," Nalwa said.
On August 15th, general traffic lanes will be shut down from 4 am until 11 am on the following routes:
- Netaji Subhash Marg from Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail
- Lothian Road from GPO Delhi to Chatta Rail
- S.P. Mukherjee Marg from H.C. Sen Mark to Yamuna Bazar Chowk
- Nishad Raj Marg from Ring Road to Netaji Subhash Marg
- Esplanade Road and its Link Road to Netaji Subhash Marg
- Ring Road from Rajghat to ISBT
- Outer Ring Road from ISBT to IP Flyover
Vehicles which don't have parking labels for I-day celebrations should avoid C-Hexagon India Gate, Copernicus Marg, Mandi House, Sikandra Road, W Point, A point Tilak Marg, Mathura Road, BSZ Marg, Subash Marg, J.L Nehru Marg, Ring Road between Nizamuddin Khatta and ISBT Kashmere Gate, Outer Ring Road from Nizamuddin Khatta and ISBT Kashmere Gate via Salimgarh bypass from 4 am to 11 am, said the police.
The public will still be able to access the Ring road through the DND-NH24 (NH9) - Yudhistir Setu - Signature bridge - Wazirabad bridge while the old iron bridge and Geeta colony bridge towards Shanti Van will be blocked.
The local city buses will not be allowed on Ring Road between Kashmere Gate and Ring Road NH-24.
Check the Delhi Police post to know the alternate roads to be taken today: