Delhi traffic advisory for Muharram processions; check out routes to avoid

The Delhi Traffic Police has released a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the Tazia processions planned for July 16 and 17 in honour of Muharram. Starting Tuesday, a major procession will commence from Chhatta Shahzad, Kalan Mahal, at approximately 9:00 pm. This procession will navigate through Kamra Bangash, Chitli Qabar, Churi Walan, Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid, Chawri Bazar, and Hauz Qazi, before making its way back via the same route.

The anticipated procession is expected to attract large crowds, leading to substantial traffic disruptions along these routes.

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Another procession will begin from Old Police Chowki, Ashok Basti. It will pass through Qutub Road, Khari Baoli, Lal Kuan, Hauz Kazi, Chawri Bazar, and Jama Masjid, before returning along the same path. Additionally, Tazias from regions such as Nizamuddin, Okhla, and Mehrauli will be transported to Karbala. Other districts hosting Tazia processions include East, Northeast, Shahdara, Northwest, Southeast, South, and West Delhi.

On Wednesday at 11:00 am, the procession will reconvene, following the same route starting from Kalan Mahal and proceeding to Karbala, Jor Bagh.

Routes to avoid

The traffic police have advised commuters to avoid several key routes:

– Mathura Road

– Ma Anandmayee Marg

– Mehrauli-Badarpur Road

– Road No. 56 near Anand Vihar Terminal

– Pankha Road

– Najafgarh Road from Zakhira to Kishanganj

Moreover, from 12:00 noon to 9:30 pm (Wednesday), traffic will be regulated on numerous roads, including Jama Masjid Road, Chawri Bazar Road, Ajmeri Gate Road, Asaf Ali Road, Panchkuian Road, the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, Rafi Marg, Krishna Menon Marg, Aurobindo Marg, Motilal Nehru Marg, Barakhamba Road, Janpath, Sansad Marg, Tughlak Road, Ashoka Road, K G Marg, Lodhi Road, and Jor Bagh Road.

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Bus route diversions

– Buses heading to Ajmeri Gate via Desh Bandhu Gupta Road will be diverted at Aram Bagh, returning through Chitragupta Road-Paharganj.

– Buses travelling to the New Delhi railway station will terminate at Aram Bagh.

– Buses bound for Connaught Place and Central Secretariat will take alternative routes including Rani Jhansi Road, Mandir Marg, and Park Street, concluding their journeys at Udhyan Marg and returning via Kali Bari Marg.

– Buses from East and Central districts to Connaught Place and Central Secretariat will be redirected via Sikandra Road, terminating at Mandi House, with return routes through Bhagwan Dass Road-Tilak Marg.

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The Delhi Traffic Police urges all residents and commuters to plan their travel in advance and avoid the affected routes where possible. Residents are encouraged to stay updated on traffic conditions through official channels and cooperate with traffic authorities to navigate this period smoothly.

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