Traffic curbs near Qutub Minar, Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Traffic police have issued an advisory announcing restrictions and diversions around Qutub Minar and DDA Mehrauli Archaeological Park on Sunday in view of expected high vehicular movement and the number of commuters.
According to the advisory, the curbs will be in place from 4 pm to 9 pm on Saturday, or as required, to ensure smooth regulation of traffic 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, Delhi Traffic Police said.
Similarly, movement of such vehicles will also be restricted from Kalka Dass Marg towards the monument, while halting or parking 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 as per 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 be permitted only at designated parking lots on Kalka Dass Marg in Mehrauli, police said.
Emergency vehicles, including ambulances, the fire brigade and police, will be allowed free movement on all restricted routes.
The advisory also urged commuters to avoid the affected stretches, 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.















