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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the Durga Puja pandal at CR Park’s Kali Mandir on ashtami on Tuesday, during ongoing festivities.
According to sources, the SPG team visited the area on Monday to assess security arrangements. Residents have been asked to remove cars parked alongside the main roads, and some hawkers have also been asked to relocate.
The Delhi Traffic Police has, meanwhile, warned of heavy traffic across several parts of the city.
“Due to heavy footfall in Durga Puja Pandals in CR Park traffic will be heavy on Outer Ring Road, from Panchsheel to Greater Kailash, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, JB Tito Marg, Inder Mohan Bhardwaj Marg and CR Park Main Road…” an advisory said.
“Vehicles will not be allowed on Gurudwara Road, Bipin Chandra Pal Marg and internal roads of CR Park and GK-II. Diversions will be implemented from Outer Ring Road (Under Panchsheel Flyover, Under IIT Flyover and Under Nehru Place Flyover) accordingly with respect to LGV and HGV… Commuters and motorists are advised to avoid these roads and follow alternative routes via MG Road, Aurobindo Marg, Mathura Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Road, Mehrauli Badarpur(MB) Road to reach their respective destinations,” the advisory said. Restrictions will be in place till October 2.
Meanwhile, Ramlia celebrations are expected to affect traffic in Central and North Delhi.
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