Special traffic arrangements for Badminton Asia Championship

Delhi police have made elaborate traffic arrangements for Badminton Asia Championship 2010 to be held in the national capital beginning tomorrow.    About 275 players from 22 countries will participate in the event which will be held at Sirifort Sports Complex from tomorrow till April 18.    "We have made elaborate arrangements for parking and traffic circulation, pedestrians movement, control and safety of the visitors for the event," a senior police official said.    No heavy vehicles will be allowed to ply on August Kranti Marg and Sirifort Marg during the championship. Parking will also not be allowed on these stretches.    "There is likelihood of slowing down and congestion of traffic on these roads. Motorists are advised to avoid these roads," the official said.     Motorists destined for Outer Ring Road from Ring Road and vice versa are advised to avoid August Kranti Marg. "They are advised to use JB Tito Marg or Aurbindo Marg for their journey," the official said.    Entry of spectators to the Sirifort Sports Complex will be through tickets.