The Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday issued a travel advisory and announced traffic restrictions and diversions in parts of South Delhi on November 7 and 8 due to the upcoming Baba Bageshwar Dham Padh Yatra.
Yatra Details
The yatra is scheduled to depart from Adhya Katyayani Mandir, Chhattarpur and travel towards Shree Banke Bihari Mandir, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, starting on November 7 at 11 am. A large gathering of devotees, estimated at more than 50,000, is expected to attend, accompanied by a sizeable convoy of vehicles.
Road restrictions and timings
According to the notice, restrictions on the movement of all types of vehicles will be in force and the passage of light motor vehicles (LMV) and passenger cars will be regulated or diverted in the following sections to avoid traffic jams:
- Y-point, Chhattarpur, to Dera More (on SSN Marg) – 11 am to 8 pm.
- CDR Chowk to Y Point, Chhattarpur and vice versa – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Dera More to Y, Chhattarpur and vice versa – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- Zeer Khod to Dera More and vice versa – 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Zeer Khod to Dera More and vice versa – 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The advisory noted that the movement of LMVs and private vehicles will be regulated or diverted as needed during these times.
Parking restrictions
Parking restrictions will also apply to all types of vehicles on the stretch from CDR Chowk to Dera Mandi and Zeer Khod from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on November 7.
Cars found in these areas will be towed and their owners will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Diversions
The advisory strongly advised the general public to avoid SSN Marg, Chhattarpur Mandir Road and 100 Futa Road. Motorists should plan their journey in advance and use alternative routes to avoid delays.
Commuters coming from SSN Marg and heading towards Faridabad are advised to refrain from using SSN Marg and should instead continue straight on MG Road via CDR Chowk.
Those traveling from SSN Marg towards Gurugram via Zeer Khod Road are advised to take Mandi Road to CDR Chowk.
Commuters coming from Dera Gaon and heading towards Chhattarpur will be diverted from Bandh Road towards Mandi Road to reach Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road.
All emergency services vehicles, including Delhi Police vehicles, ambulances, fire brigade and other essential services, will have unrestricted access to restricted roads while carrying out emergency tasks. However, emergency vehicles are advised to avoid the affected sections of road on November 7 to avoid inconvenience.
The advisory concluded by advising the general public and motorists to organize their journeys in view of the expected heavy traffic around Chhattarpur Mandir and SSN Marg and follow the directions of traffic police officers deployed on the roads to avoid any problems.
