Kanwar Yatra traffic alert: Key routes to avoid and diversions in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad
Delhi traffic police have issued an advisory in preparation for the Kanwar Yatra, scheduled from July 22 to August 2, anticipating a significant influx of devotees in the national capital.
According to the advisory, heavy traffic congestion is expected in various parts of Delhi, particularly in the eastern and western regions, as well as for commuters coming from Noida and Gurgaon.
The Kanwariyas, who will pass through Delhi on their way to destinations in Haryana and Rajasthan, are expected to number between 1.5 to 2 million this year. To manage this large movement, traffic police have arranged for separate routes to minimise inconvenience for both local residents and devotees.
During the «Sawan» season, traffic congestion and blockages are expected across the city due to the movement of Kanwariyas and the establishment of roadside «Kanwariya Camps.»
To ensure a smooth passage for the Kanwariyas, heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) will be rerouted by the UP police from Mohan Nagar towards NH-24. No traffic will be permitted towards Wazirabad Road via Bhopura or towards GT Road via the Apsara border. HTVs, excluding city buses, will be restricted on GT Road towards Shahdara and Wazirabad Road. Additionally, heavy commercial transport from GT Karnal Road at Outer Ring Road will be diverted towards NH-24 and barred from proceeding on Wazirabad Road and GT Road towards Shahdara.
The advisory lists several locations prone to heavy congestion, including Najafgarh Firni, Rohtak Road, Pankha Road, Dev Prakash Shastri
