BJP rally today,expect traffic restrictions

In the wake of the National Democratic Alliance’s mass rally against corruption on Wednesday,the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for commuters travelling through Central Delhi and New Delhi. Major congestion is expected on ways leading up to the Ramlila Ground in Old Delhi.

According to the advisory,buses and other heavy vehicles coming from Rajghat side and bound for Ajmeri Gate would be diverted on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg. “City buses coming from Paharganj side and bound for Ajmeri Gate and beyond will be terminated at Ajmeri Gate. Buses coming from Connaught Place and Minto Bridge and bound for Kamla Market will be diverted on DDU Marg,” a statement issued by the Traffic Police said.

While no buses would be allowed on the Ranjit Singh flyover,restrictions would be imposed on the movement of vehicles in the vicinity of Ramlila Grounds at the time of the dispersal of the rally.

“Around 15,000 to 20,000 people are expected to participate and many buses and cars will be coming to the rally. Congestion is expected on Ring Road,BSZ Marg,DDU Marg,JLN Marg,Ranjeet Singh flyover,Bhavbhuti Marg,etc. People should avoid coming to these roads between 11am and 4 pm,if possible. Public transport will be preferable,particularly the Metro,” Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Satyendra Garg said.