Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Trade Fair

New Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police Tuesday issued an advisory about traffic arrangements and restrictions in view of 39th India International Trade Fair being organised at Pragati Maidan scheduled to be held between 14 and 27 November.

The entry to the fair will be restricted to business visitors only from November 14 to 18, and it will open for the general public from November 19 to 27. The visitors will be allowed to enter from gate numbers 1, 10 and 11. One will not be allowed entry to the trade fair after 5 pm, the advisory said.

This time all tickets would be sold online and at metro stations except Pragati Maidan metro station, according to a press statement issued by Delhi police.

In order to ensure smooth regulation and movement of traffic on the immediate roads surroundings Pragati Maidan, no vehicle will be allowed to halt or park anywhere on Mathura Road and Bhairon Road. No vehicle will be allowed to be parked on Shershah Road, Purana Quila Road and Bhagwan Das Road, the press statement stated. In case any vehicle is found parked on the aforementioned roads, it shall be towed away and prosecuted for improper parking and disobedience of lawful instructions, the statement said.

The advisory stated to avoid the routes, included Bhairon Road, Purana Quila Road, Shershah Road, Mathura road from W-Point to Mathura Road Subramaniam Bharti Marg.

Heavy traffic congestion is expected at Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road and Purana Qila Road, it stated. The traffic advisory has requested the visitors and people to take alternative routes to avoid congestion.

People should use the two-foot over bridges — one at near gate number 5, National Stadium, and second at W-Point/A-point, the advisory stated.