Commuters in Delhi may face traffic congestion and diversions on Tuesday, October 13 amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner. According to the Delhi Traffic Police advisory disruptions at 22 junctions and road stretches particularly in New Delhi and Central Delhi can be caused. Keep reading to know about the traffic restrictions in Delhi.
Why Has Delhi Traffic Police Issued an Advisory Today?
The advisory comes amid protests by opposition leaders against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protest related gatherings and the movement of political leaders may affect traffic in parts of Central Delhi.
Which 22 Junctions May Face Traffic Diversions in Delhi Today?
According to reports citing the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, traffic movement may be affected at the following junctions and road stretches on October 13.
No. Junction or road stretch
1 Roundabout Panchkuian
2 Roundabout Mandi House
3 Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, W-Point
4 Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk, A-Point
5 Minto Road and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
6 Guru Nanak Chowk
7 Chelmsford Road and Outer Circle, Connaught Place, T-Point
8 Bhairon Road and MGM, Ring Road, T-Point
9 Lodhi Road Flyover
10 Roundabout Neela Gumbad
11 Sardar Patel Marg and Panchsheel Marg crossing
12 Under Bhikaji Cama Place
13 Under Moti Bagh Flyover
14 Ring Road and San Martin Marg, T-Point
15 Roundabout Ashoka Road and Jantar Mantar Road
16 Roundabout Rail Bhawan
17 Jai Singh Road and Sansad Marg crossing
18 Outer Circle, Connaught Place and Barakhamba Road, T-Point
19 Roundabout Patel Chowk
20 Jai Singh Road and Ashoka Road, T-Point
21 Roundabout RML Hospital
22 Outer Circle, Connaught Place and Sansad Marg, T-Point
Which Areas of Delhi May Experience Traffic Jams?
Commuters travelling through New Delhi and Central Delhi should prepare for possible delays, particularly around major junctions and roads near administrative buildings. Connaught Place, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Sansad Marg, Ashoka Road and the area around Rail Bhawan are among the locations to watch. Traffic may also build up on connecting roads if vehicles are diverted away from affected junctions. People travelling through Lodhi Road, Bhikaji Cama Place, Moti Bagh and parts of the Ring Road should check current conditions before leaving.