Advisory issued
Commuters travelling to Central, New Delhi and parts of North East Delhi should either start early from their homes or opt for alternative routes as the traffic movement will be hit in some parts of the city on Tuesday due to the high security measures put in place for US President Donald Trump’s visit.
“The US President will be visiting the national Capital along with his family members and high-level delegation on Monday night for which high security arrangements have been made and a few roads in the Lutyens’ zone will be closed for the public and civilian traffic movement owning to the security measures that have been put in place to ensure a trouble free visit of the visiting dignitary,” Delhi Traffic Police official said.
The traffic advisory stated that owing to security reasons, traffic in areas of Delhi Cantonment, Delhi-Gurgaon Road (NH 48), Dhaula Kuan, Chanakyapuri, SP Marg, Ram Manohar Lohia hospital roundabout, and the adjoining areas is likely to remain heavy on Monday evening.
“Necessary diversions as per the ground situation may also be put in place,” it said.
Further, from forenoon till around 4 pm on Tuesday, traffic is also likely to remain heavy in the parts of Moti Bagh, Chanakyapuri, India Gate, areas around ITO, Delhi Gate and the adjoining areas of central and New Delhi.
Similarly, in the evening hours on February 25, traffic is expected to remain heavy in Chanakyapuri, RML roundabout, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Cantonment, Delhi-Gurgaon Road (NH 48).
Commuters have also been asked to check the Delhi Traffic Police’s website and Twitter handle for updates on traffic diversions. “Necessary traffic diversions as per the ground situation may also be enforced. This is for information of motorists. They may keep these factors in mind while planning to travel in these areas. They may also contact Delhi Traffic Police website for getting updates. Citizens may also contact traffic police in its 24X7 helpline no +91-11-25844444 in case of any inconvenience,” the advisory stated.