Kanwar Yatra: Key roads closed in national capital till July 23; Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory
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In a post on X, the Delhi Traffic Police said the left carriageway of GT Road from the Keshav Chowk roundabout to Yudhishthir Setu (ISBT) will remain closed to vehicular movement from 8 AM on July 21 to 8 AM on July 23 to facilitate safe passage for Kanwariyas.
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Additionally, a separate advisory said that several major routes, including GT Road from Apsara Border to Shahdara, Seemapuri to Apsara Border and Anand Vihar to Apsara Border, will also remain closed during this period.
"Traffic from Swami Dayanand Marg to Keshav Chowk (towards GT Road) and from Pusta Road to Shastri Park will be restricted. Commuters are advised to avoid these stretches and follow alternative routes," the Delhi Traffic Police said on X.
Key route plans
Sharing the route plans, traffic police said the stretch between Keshav Chowk and Yudhishthir Setu (ISBT) is shut for vehicles, and Seemapuri to Apsara Border will be completely closed for traffic.
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Anand Vihar to Apsara Border will be restricted till 8 AM on July 23. GT Road to Vivek Vihar Underpass will be closed and traffic will not be permitted. Swami Dayanand Marg to Keshav Chowk (towards GT Road) will be closed for commuters. Pusta Road to Shastri Park will not be accessible.
The police have suggested alternative routes to ease congestion. Commuters on Swami Dayanand Marg heading to ISBT can either take the Keshav Chowk underpass towards Maujpur or make a U-turn at Shyam Chowk to reach ISBT via Vikas Marg or the Master Plan Road.
Vehicles from Seelampur T-Point should use Road No. 66 to access Wazirabad Road.
Those coming from Dharampura T-Point can continue on Road No. 66 or divert through the Keshav Chowk underpass to reach Vikas Marg.
Traffic from the Old Iron Bridge towards GT Road is being diverted through Kailash Nagar and Gandhi Nagar to the Pusta Road corridor. Commuters from Shastri Park Pusta Road can rejoin GT Road at Shastri Park and continue on Road No. 66 or take the Keshav Chowk underpass to Vikas Marg.
Traffic from Khajoori Chowk attempting to access GT Road will be regulated and redirected to Wazirabad Road for onward travel to ISBT.
In its advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police urged commuters to plan their journeys in advance and avoid these restricted zones to prevent congestion and ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
"Follow traffic diversions and cooperate with authorities during the Kanwar Yatra. Your support ensures the safety of both Kanwariyas and commuters," the police said.
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