Expecting high traffic volume in Central Delhi as Delhi Daredevils clash with Mumbai Indians at Ferozeshah Kotla Ground on Saturday, Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate traffic arrangements for parking of vehicles, traffic circulation, pedestrians’ movement and safety of the visitors in and around the stadium.
In an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police, it said traffic will be diverted for half an hour after conclusion of the match.
“No traffic shall be allowed on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, Delhi Gate to JlN Marg, from Darya Ganj to Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and from Guru Nanak Chowk to Asaf Ali Road,” the advisory said.
The Delhi Traffic Police has also advised people to avoid certain roads from 2 pm to 8.30 pm including Rajghat to JlN Marg, JlN Marg from roundabout at Kamla Market to Raj Ghat, Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg from Ram Charan Agarwal Chowk to Delhi Gate.
The advisory added that limited parking will be available for labelled vehicles in the proximity of the stadium and no parking for general vehicles will be available in the proximity of the Stadium.
“No vehicle shall be allowed to be parked on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Ring Road from Rajghat to IP. Flyover (both the carriageways) on the match day. Vehicles parked on these roads shall be towed away and action will be taken as per law,” the advisory added.
However, ‘park and ride’ facility will be available for the spectators at Mata Sundari Parking and Shanti Van Parking. “Car parking label holders are advised to take Ring Road, JlN Marg, Asaf Ali Road or Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. ‘U’ turn at Delhi Gate is allowed. Entry to parking lots P1, P1A, P3, P4, shall be from Bahadurshah Zafar Marg only. DTC and DDCA will run special ferry service from Pragati Maidan, IP Extension and ITO Metro Stations and New Delhi Metro Stations to facilitate spectators,” the advisory said.