Traffic advisories for Kanwariya movement

New Delhi: Traffic in Delhi came to crawl on Monday, as traffic advisories put up by law enforcement agencies in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi came into effect to facilitate safe travel movement of Kanwariyas, who are expected to arrive in large numbers till today (Tuesday). In view of the past occurrence, the Delhi traffic police have asked the motorists and general public coming from Ashram to avoid Road No. 13A and Agra Canal Road to go towards Noida. "Motorists and the general public going towards Noida are advised to use DND and plan their journey accordingly," the advisory said.

Those going to Noida from Kalkaji can use Mathura road via Ashram towards DND. Commuters coming from Ashram can also use DND to reach Noida as traffic from Faridabad has been stopped towards Kalindi. The Noida traffic police have also informed the public about diversions that motorists should take in the coming days.

One carriageway has already been provided for Kanwariyas movement towards Noida from Kalindi Kunj. The traffic police have also informed that commuters will not be allowed through this carriageway till July 30 (Tuesday). Moreover, Ghaziabad Police also issued an advisory, which suspended entry of vehicles from Noida to Ghaziabad on one of the lanes of New Link Road that connects to GT Road. But the opposite side of this stretch will be open for commuters, SP (traffic) SN Singh said. Singh added that these restrictions will be in place till tomorrow (Wednesday). Commuters heading to Ghaziabad from Noida can take other routes such as the elevated road via NH-9, which can be taken by commuters going towards Raj Nagar Extension or Meerut.