New Delhi, April 11 Traffic police have issued an advisory announcing restrictions and diversions around Qutub Minar and DDA Mehrauli Archaeological Park on Sunday, in view of the expected high volume of vehicular traffic and the number of commuters.
According to the advisory, the restrictions will be in place from 4 pm to 9 pm on Saturday, or as needed, to ensure smooth traffic management in the area.
No heavy or commercial vehicles will be allowed to move towards Qutub Minar from Anuvrat Marg via the Phool Mandi approach road, or from Crescent Marg through Masjid Haji Ali Jan, the Delhi Traffic Police said.
Similarly, the movement of such vehicles will also be restricted from Kalka Dass Marg towards the monument, while parking or stopping of heavy and commercial vehicles on connecting roads, including Anuvrat Marg, Crescent Marg, and Kalka Dass Marg, has been prohibited. Violators will be towed away and prosecuted according to the law, the advisory stated.
All major roads, including Aurobindo Marg, Anuvrat Marg, Crescent Road, and Kalka Dass Marg, will remain open for regular traffic, but access to Qutub Minar will be allowed only via Kalka Dass Marg.
Parking will only be permitted at designated parking lots on Kalka Dass Marg in Mehrauli, the police said.
Emergency vehicles, including ambulances, fire brigades, and police, will be allowed free movement on all restricted routes.
The advisory also urged commuters to avoid the affected areas, use public transport to reduce congestion, and plan their journeys in advance, especially those heading to the IGI Airport, New Delhi Railway Station, and ISBT.
People have also been asked to report any suspicious objects or persons to the police immediately and cooperate with traffic personnel to ensure smooth management in the area.
