Delhi Traffic Alert: 11 Key Roads To Face Restrictions During INDIA Bloc Rally; Check Routes, Diversions

Traffic movement across central Delhi is likely to be disrupted on Sunday, November 1, as the Congress-led INDIA bloc holds its ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally at Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Traffic Police has identified 11 roads where congestion, restrictions and diversions are expected between 10 am and 5 pm.

The rally has been called to protest alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition parties are also demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Around 350 traffic personnel and more than 100 home guards will be deployed on roads leading to the venue. More than 3,000 Delhi Police personnel, along with armed paramilitary forces, will oversee security arrangements in and around Ramlila Maidan.

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Roads Likely To Be Affected

The following 11 stretches are expected to witness traffic restrictions or diversions:

1. Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg: ITO to Delhi Gate.

2. Jawaharlal Nehru Marg: Rajghat to Delhi Gate, Guru Nanak Chowk and Ajmeri Gate.

3. Aruna Asaf Ali Road: Ajmeri Gate to Hamdard Chowk, Turkman Gate and Delhi Gate.

4. Minto Road-Kamla Market Roundabout-Hamdard Chowk.

5. Ranjit Singh Flyover to Turkman Gate.

6. DBG Road: Jhandewalan Roundabout towards Ajmeri Gate Chowk.

7. W-Point on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg.

8. Barakhamba Road: Towards Mandi House Roundabout and Sikandra Road.

9. Kasturba Gandhi Marg-Firoz Shah Road.

10. Chelmsford Road.

11. Minto Road.

Traffic diversions may be implemented at 10 key points, depending on the situation. These include Netaji Subhash Marg T-Point, Rajghat, Delhi Gate, ITO A-Point, Ajmeri Gate traffic signal, Ranjit Singh Flyover, Bhavbhuti Marg-DDU Marg signal, Jhandewalan Roundabout, Turkman Gate and Mirdard Chowk.

Movement Around Ramlila Maidan To Remain Regulated

Vehicular movement will also be regulated on four stretches surrounding the venue:

- Guru Nanak Chowk to Kamla Market Roundabout

- Kamla Market Roundabout to Hamdard Chowk

- Hamdard Chowk to Turkman Gate

- Turkman Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk

The movement of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, the Rajghat-JLN Marg stretch, DBG Road and Minto Road will also be restricted or regulated according to traffic conditions.

Routes To Reach New Delhi Railway Station

Passengers travelling to New Delhi Railway Station have been advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time.

- From the DBG Road side: Take Chelmsford Road, the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, Minto Road and Bhavbhuti Marg.

- From East Delhi: Use the ITO-DDU Marg-Bhavbhuti Marg route to reach the Ajmeri Gate side of the station.

Commuters have been advised to use the Delhi Metro wherever possible, park only in designated areas and avoid roadside parking. They should also follow directions issued by traffic personnel and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.

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Security Arrangements At Ramlila Maidan

All roads leading to Ramlila Maidan are expected to be heavily barricaded and monitored. Police have also prepared a contingency plan to evacuate senior political leaders, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, in case of an emergency.

Around 250 high-definition and AI-enabled CCTV cameras will monitor the venue and surrounding areas. A temporary police control room has been established to track the live camera feeds and coordinate security arrangements.