The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory warning commuters of possible congestion and delays on Friday as a large number of people are expected to move from Bangla Sahib Gurudwara towards Jantar Mantar around 2 pm.
According to a post by the Delhi Traffic Police on X, traffic diversions will remain in effect on the affected roads from 1 pm to 5 pm. Commuters have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Connaught Place, Parliament Street and Jantar Mantar during this period.
The police have urged motorists to plan their journeys in advance, allow additional time to reach their destinations and use alternative routes wherever possible. Commuters have also been asked to follow diversion signs and instructions issued by traffic personnel deployed in the area.
n connection with the anticipated movement of a large number of people from Bangla Sahib Gurudwara towards Jantar Mantar today, traffic diversions will be in place from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Commuters are advised to avoid affected roads, plan their journeys in advance and follow traffic police instructions.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS* Motorists are requested to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed in the area. Please follow diversion signs and traffic directions to avoid congestion.* For real-time updates and assistance, connect with Delhi Traffic Police through the following channels:WEBSITE: https://t.co/8CZTflQ8x7FACEBOOK: https://t.co/XMFa7Ld8gDPLATFORM X: https://t.co/hro9F9BmgeINSTAGRAM: https://t.co/aL9StmHNJnWHATSAPP: 8750871493HELPLINE NOS.: 1095 / 011-25844444#DPTrafficAdvisory#DTPUpdates
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The advisory comes amid heightened security and traffic restrictions in the national capital following protests at Jantar Mantar earlier this month.