New Delhi: Heavy vehicles, DTC buses and commercial vehicles face evening restrictions and diversions around the Red Fort for Ramleela celebrations from October 11 to 21, Delhi Traffic Police has announced.
The arrangements apply daily from 5 pm to midnight, or until the traffic arrangements for the day are withdrawn. Drivers of the affected vehicles have been asked to plan their journeys and use alternative routes.
Diversions at three points
At Delhi Gate, vehicles will be diverted towards Rajghat and onward to MG Marg, according to the police advisory.
At Chatta Rail, vehicles will not be allowed towards Netaji Subhash Marg and will instead be diverted towards Hanuman Mandir.
At the Netaji Subhash Marg–Subhash T-point, vehicles will not be allowed towards Chatta Rail. They will be diverted towards Shanti Van Chowk.
The advisory says these arrangements will remain in force daily up to and including October 21. Motorists should follow diversion signs and the directions of traffic personnel deployed on the ground.
Parking and emergency access
Visitors have been asked to use designated parking areas and avoid parking on roads, footpaths or near intersections. Intersections must remain clear, with unobstructed passage for emergency vehicles.
Police advised commuters to plan ahead to minimise inconvenience and help traffic move safely around the celebrations. For assistance, the advisory lists helplines 1095 and 011-25844444 and WhatsApp number 8750871493.
