Traffic curbs likely around Rajghat on May 22 due to official function

Traffic restrictions and diversions are expected to be imposed around Rajghat in central Delhi on Friday due to an official function at Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Sthal.

Traffic restrictions and diversions are likely to be imposed around Rajghat and adjoining areas in central Delhi on Friday in view of an official function at Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Sthal, the Delhi Traffic Police said on Wednesday.

According to an advisory issued by the traffic police, several dignitaries are expected to attend the event, following which special traffic arrangements will remain in place between 10 am and 11.30 am on Friday.

Traffic may be diverted, if required, from key junctions including ITO Chowk, Delhi Gate, Guru Nanak Chowk, Shantivan Chowk, Rajghat DTC Depot and IP Flyover, the advisory said.

Restrictions or diversions may also be imposed on stretches including ITO Chowk to Delhi Gate on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Shantivan Chowk till IP Flyover, Asaf Ali Road from Delhi Gate to Netaji Subhash Marg, Shantivan Chowk to Nishad Raj Marg, Guru Nanak Chowk to Ranjeet Singh Flyover and Rajghat DTC Depot to Ring Road bypass.

The traffic police advised commuters heading towards the airport or railway stations to plan their journeys in advance and use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Motorists have also been asked to park vehicles only at designated parking areas and avoid roadside parking, which may hamper traffic movement.