Traffic will be regulated on Aurobindo Marg and nearby roads during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Hauz Khas on July 16. Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to avoid the route, use the Metro and follow diversion plans.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for the 48th Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra, which will be held in Hauz Khas on July 16. Traffic diversions and restrictions will be in place on several key roads between 2 pm and 7 pm, and commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly. The procession will begin at 2 pm from the Shri Jagannath Temple in Hauz Khas Village, move along Aurobindo Marg, and is expected to conclude around 6:30 pm.
Traffic will be regulated on both carriageways of Aurobindo Marg, from IIT Flyover (Outer Ring Road) to the AIIMS Flyover Loop (Ring Road) between 2 pm and 7 pm.
Traffic restrictions will also remain in place on:Balbir Saxena Marg Chaudhary Dilip Singh Marg Chaudhary Hukum Chand Marg Gautam Nagar RoaWhat Are The Traffic Diversions?
For Commuters Travelling From Mehrauli/MG Road Towards AIIMS Or New Delhi Drivers are advised to Take a right turn from IIT Flyover onto Outer Ring Road and continue via August Kranti Marg or JB Tito Marg. Alternatively, take a left turn from IIT Flyover onto Outer Ring Road and use Africa Avenue Road via IIT Gate Flyover.
For Commuters Travelling From New Delhi Towards Mehrauli Or Gurugra Drivers should: Take a right turn from AIIMS Flyover Loop onto Ring Road and continue via Africa Avenue Road. Or take a left turn from AIIMS Loop towards August Kranti Marg or JB Tito Marg near Moolchand.
What Has Delhi Traffic Police Advised? Delhi Traffic Police has requested commuters to:
• Avoid Aurobindo Marg and nearby roads during the procession.
• Do not park vehicles along the Rath Yatra route.
• Prefer travelling by Delhi Metro to avoid traffic congestion.
• Leave early if travelling to airports, railway stations, hospitals or other important destinations.
• Follow instructions issued by traffic personnel deployed on the route.
Residents can check the latest traffic updates through Delhi Traffic Police’s official communication channels, including its website and social media platforms. For assistance, commuters can also contact the Traffic Police helpline at 1095 or 011-25844444.
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