In order to maintain high security during the 72nd Independence Day, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to shut the parking facilities at all its metro station from Tuesday morning to till 2 pm on August 15 .
“Parking facilities will not be available at the Delhi Metro stations from 6:00 AM on Tuesday i.e, 14th August till 2.00 pm on Wednesday i.e, 15th August in view of the security measures adopted on the occasion of Independence Day,” informed Anuj Dayal, Executive Director, Corporate Communication, DMRC.
According to the officials, there is no restriction on the movement of metro service and entry and exit point at any of the metro station.
Further, the Delhi Metro has asked the parking contractors to use the restriction day as a day of cleaning and clean all the parking areas completely.
“The Delhi Metro has instructed all the parking contractors to use this opportunity for cleaning all the parking lots thoroughly in the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and will also depute its officials to inspect the parking sites for strict compliance,” added the Dayal.
The Delhi metro, through its various corridors, connects some of the remotest parts of the city to central Delhi and also links the national capital seamlessly to the neighboring areas. It is a 296-km network with 214 stations.