New Delhi, February 8 Traffic movement will be affected on several key arterial roads around the North Campus on Sunday until 10 pm due to the centenary celebrations of Shriram College of Commerce, Delhi University, according to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police.
The affected stretches include Chhatra Marg, University Marg, Sudhir Bose Marg, Guru Teg Bahadur Marg, and Mall Road.
"Commuters using these roads are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and avoid the area during the specified hours (3 pm to 10 pm)," the advisory stated.
The police said that traffic diversions will be enforced as necessary at major junctions, including St. Stephen's College, Hindu College, Kranti Chowk, Patel Chest, and Mall Road, which connect to the university area.
All vehicles, except emergency services, will be diverted from these points to ensure smooth traffic flow and crowd management.
According to the advisory, vehicles heading from Mall Road towards Chhatra Marg will be diverted at the Chhatra Marg-Mall Road T-junction, and those going from Mall Road to University Marg will be diverted at the University-Marg-Mall Road T-junction towards the Khalsa College traffic light before proceeding via Guru Teg Bahadur Marg.
Traffic moving from Guru Teg Bahadur Marg and Vijay Nagar Marg towards Chhatra Marg will be diverted from Patel Chest towards Guru Teg Bahadur Marg and then routed through Sudhir Bose Marg and Sant Kirpal Singh Marg, it added.
Vehicles coming from the MCD Chowk, Malkaganj, and Bonta Park towards the Rugby Ground on University Marg will be diverted from the St Stephen's traffic light towards Kranti Chowk and then via Guru Teg Bahadur Marg.
The traffic police advised commuters to avoid roadside parking in the area, warning that it could hamper the normal flow of traffic.
Emergency vehicles will be allowed unrestricted movement, the advisory said.