July 21, 2024 6:04 PM.
Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Kanwar Yatra beginning tomorrow. A large number of Kanwariyas reach Delhi, and some of them travel to Haryana and Rajasthan through Delhi borders. This year, the expected number of Kanwarias is about 15 to 20 lakhs. During this period, due to the movement of Kanwarias and the establishment of Kanwaria Camps along roadsides, traffic congestion and obstructions are experienced at several locations.
Delhi Traffic Police has made comprehensive arrangements to separate the movement of Kanwarias and other road users to minimize inconvenience to the general public and devotees. The police have stated that heavy commercial transport vehicles, except city buses coming from GT Karnal Road at Outer Ring Road, will be diverted straight towards NH-24. They will not be permitted to proceed on Wazirabad Road and GT Road towards Shahadra. Motorists and road users are advised to plan their travel in advance to avoid inconvenience and delays.
The Kanwar Yatra will commence on the first day of Sawan (Shravan) on Monday and will culminate on August 2 as holy Ganga water will be offered to Lord Shiva.
A large number of Kanwariyas will reach Delhi, while some of them will go to Haryana and Rajasthan via Delhi borders. The advisory said that during the period of the Kanwarias movement, traffic violations will be checked by on-the-spot prosecution and by photography or videography of violations The devotees
carrying Kanwars will pass through several routes, including Apsara Border, Shahdara Flyover, Seelampur ‘T’ Point, ISBT Flyover Boulevard Road, Rani Jhansi Road, Faiz Road, Upper Ridge Road, Dhaula Kuan, NH-8 and exit from Rajokri Border for Haryana, the advisory said.
To ensure a smooth yatra for the Kanwarias, heavy transport vehicles (HTV) will be diverted by the Uttar Pradesh Police from Mohan Nagar towards NH-24, and no such traffic will be allowed towards Wazirabad Road via Bhopura and towards GT Road via Apsra Border, the advisory read.