Delhi Dussehra Traffic Alert: Police Issue Major Diversions and Security Boost
Delhi Traffic Police issue alerts for Dussehra celebrations. Check diverted routes in East Delhi and security updates for Ramlila events.
As the national capital prepares for the grand celebrations of Dussehra, the Delhi Traffic Police have issued a comprehensive Delhi Dussehra traffic advisory to help commuters navigate the expected chaos. With massive crowds anticipated for Ramlila events and the burning of Ravana effigies, authorities are warning of significant congestion and implementing strategic diversions to keep the city moving.
East Delhi on High Alert: Key Diversions
The heaviest impact is expected in East Delhi, where a surge of devotees, visitors, and pedestrians is anticipated. To manage the flow, traffic diversions will be enforced between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Tuesday, as required.
Commuters are advised to avoid or plan alternative routes for the following major arterial roads:
- NH-24
- Vikas Marg
- Road No. 56
- Road No. 57
- Road No. 57A
The police have urged the general public to allow for extra travel time and strictly use official parking lots. Authorities have warned that any illegal roadside parking will be met with strict enforcement to prevent total gridlock.
Fortifying Security: Ramlila and Durga Puja
Beyond traffic, security has been ramped up across the city. In the West District, DCP Hareshwar V Swami confirmed that police personnel have been stationed at various celebration sites for the past nine days. The scale of the deployment is significant:
- Ramlila Events: Police presence at 43 different locations.
- Durga Puja: Security deployed at 16 celebration sites.
To ensure a safe environment, female police personnel have been deployed, and additional support from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) will be on the ground to assist with crowd control and external security.
VIP Movements and Public Safety
Joint CP Suman Goyal highlighted that the police are maintaining maximum vigilance, particularly in the Dwarka district and other Western Range areas, due to the expected arrival of high-profile VIPs. Special arrangements have been made to facilitate these movements without causing undue inconvenience to the general public.
"The police department has various responsibilities, such as controlling crime, ensuring that the public does not face any inconvenience, and seeing to it that the entire festival concludes peacefully and smoothly," Joint CP Suman Goyal stated.
Central Range Preparations
The preparations aren't limited to the East and West. Central Range DCP Traffic K Ramesh noted that special arrangements have been in place for the last 10 days. Heavy police deployment is expected in high-footfall areas, including the vicinity of the Hanuman Mandir and Delhi Gate, to manage the massive crowds gathering for the festivities.
Drivers are strongly advised to maintain low speeds when passing near celebration grounds to ensure the safety of the heavy pedestrian traffic.