Durga Puja Alert: Delhi Traffic Police Issue Restrictions for CR Park and GK-II
Delhi Traffic Police issue restrictions for Durga Puja in CR Park and GK-II from Oct 16-20. Check affected roads and parking rules here.
As the festive spirit of Durga Puja takes over the capital, the Delhi Traffic Police have issued a comprehensive Delhi Durga Puja traffic advisory to manage the massive influx of devotees and visitors. To prevent chaos in the narrow lanes of South Delhi, significant restrictions have been put in place for Chittaranjan Park (CR Park), Greater Kailash-II, and the surrounding areas from October 16 to 20.
Timing and Vehicle Restrictions
The traffic restrictions will be active daily from 4 pm to midnight throughout the festive period. Because the Puja pandals are situated within residential colonies that lack designated visitor parking and have limited road space, the authorities are expecting heavy congestion during the evening hours.
In a bid to keep the residential arteries clear, private vehicles belonging to visitors and devotees will be strictly prohibited from entering CR Park and Greater Kailash-II during the restricted hours.
Major Roads and Stretches Likely to be Affected
Commuters should be aware that several key routes in South Delhi are expected to experience delays. The identified affected stretches include:
- Outer Ring Road: The section between Vasant Vihar and Modi Mill Flyover.
- Lala Lajpat Rai Marg: Areas near CR Park.
- August Kranti Marg: The stretch between Ring Road and Outer Ring Road.
- Mehrauli-Badarpur Road: Between Khanpur and Jamia Hamdard.
- Guru Ravidas Marg: Between DDA Flats, Kalkaji, and Jamia Hamdard.
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg: Between Khanpur and Chirag Delhi Flyover.
- Josip Broz Tito Marg: Between Chirag Delhi Flyover and Moolchand Flyover.
- Internal Roads: All roads surrounding CR Park and Greater Kailash-II.
Travel Recommendations for Devotees
To avoid the hassle of traffic jams and vehicle bans, the Delhi Traffic Police have strongly advised visitors to use the Delhi Metro to reach the pandals. To facilitate this, specific drop-off points for taxis and auto-rickshaws have been designated at the Greater Kailash and Nehru Enclave Metro stations, from where visitors can easily proceed to the celebrations.
Strict Warning Against Illegal Parking
The authorities have made it clear that unauthorized parking will not be tolerated in or around the affected zones. Any vehicle found parked illegally or obstructing the flow of traffic will be towed away immediately, and the owners will be prosecuted according to the law.
Guidelines for Commuters
For those who must travel through these areas, the police have suggested the following:
- Plan journeys in advance and start early to account for additional travel time.
- Avoid the affected roads unless absolutely necessary.
- Do not stop taxis or auto-rickshaws on main carriageways to drop off passengers, as this leads to severe bottlenecks.
The Delhi Traffic Police have appealed to all citizens to cooperate with the personnel on duty and strictly follow traffic regulations to ensure that the Durga Puja celebrations remain joyful and smooth for everyone.