People are advising commuters to plan their trips ahead of time. In order to prevent becoming stopped on the highways, they are also being advised to heed traffic rules and choose alternate routes.
For the next ninety days, traffic at Delhi’s Madhuban Chowk intersection may be hampered.
Due to continuing construction work by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), passengers are being advised by the Delhi Traffic Police about the diversions in place. Additionally, commuters may anticipate traffic jams in Paharganj, Delhi, on August 14 due to Janmashtami processions.
Traffic Diversions At Madhuban Chowk in Delhi For 90 Days
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The Delhi Traffic Police recently cautioned travelers of major detours at Madhuban Chowk in an advisory. For ninety days, traffic flow at this crossing will be impacted by the ongoing DMRC construction project. Pitampura Metro Station and the Madhuban Chowk Metro Station, which is now under development, will be connected by a new foot overbridge being built by the DMRC.
In order to minimize inconvenience, commuters have been asked to choose alternate routes. The building of this new foot overbridge is anticipated to improve connectivity between these two metro stations (Pitampura and Madhuban Chowk), according to an article published by India Today. However, due to the size of the project, some lanes will temporarily be closed or rerouted.
Diversions and alternative routes:
- From Wazirpur to Mangolpuri, Vikas Puri or Janakpuri: Commuters have been advised to take the Britannia route to Punjabi Bagh, then turn right towards Peeragarhi Chowk.
- From Rohini to West Delhi: Commuters have been advised to move via Sai Baba Chowk, take a right towards M2K Rohini and then turn left onto ORR. From there, commuters can take a U-turn near Rani Bagh Police Station before heading towards Peeragarhi Chowk
Traffic Restrictions In Paharganj On August 1
The Hindustan Times reports that Thursday afternoon traffic flow in the Paharganj neighborhood of Delhi may also be affected. On August 14, there will be processions for Janmashtami and Tazia. There will likely be some restrictions and sluggish traffic for commuters
Mandir Shri Bankey Bihari Ji in Sangatrasan Bazar, Paharganj, would be the starting point of the Janmashtami procession. Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk, and Arakashan Road will all be traversed.
Ajmeri Gate, Pul Paharganj, and DBG Road would be the starting points of the Tazia parade. It will proceed in the direction of the New Delhi Railway Station and Chelmsford Road. During the processions, these sections will be subject to traffic restrictions and detours.
It has been suggested that commuters stay away from certain sections in order to prevent traffic jams. Additionally, be careful to adhere to all traffic laws and schedule your trips ahead of time.
