Delhi traffic alert today: Routes to take and avoid amid farmers' protest at Kishan Ghat — List of key routes affected
Delhi Traffic Police issued a travel advisory for Tuesday, 21 July, ahead of protest at Kishan Ghat. Traffic restrictions and diversions came into effect at
Delhi Traffic Police issued a travel advisory for Tuesday, 21 July, ahead of protest at Kishan Ghat. Traffic restrictions and diversions came into effect at 8:30 AM today as Punjab farmers are slated to stage protest against the proposed India-US trade deal. In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police stated, "Commuters are advised to avoid the affected routes around Satyagrah Marg, Velodrome Road, Rajghat DTC Depot Road and adjoining areas. Those travelling to the Airport or Railway Stations are requested to plan their journeys well in advance. "The authorities further urged commuters to park only at designated parking areas and use navigation apps for real-time traffic updates. Routes to take and avoid Vehicular movement will be diverted from the following routes Delhi Gate Rajghat Crossing Guru Nanak Chowk Shantivan Chowk Rajghat DTC Depot IP Flyover Lifted of affected key routes are provided here Satyagrah Marg Velodrome Road Rajghat DTC Depot Road Rajghat DTC Bypass Road Surrounding roads and adjoining stretches Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What traffic routes should be avoided due to the farmers' protest at Kishan Ghat?
⌵ Commuters are advised to avoid routes around Satyagrah Marg, Velodrome Road, Rajghat DTC Depot Road, and surrounding areas due to traffic diversions implemented for the protest. 2 Why are farmers protesting at Kishan Ghat in Delhi today? ⌵ Farmers are protesting against the proposed India-US trade deal, which they believe would negatively impact agricultural interests and the economy. 3 How can commuters get real-time traffic updates during the protest in Delhi? ⌵ Commuters are encouraged to use navigation apps for real-time traffic updates and to follow directions from traffic police to navigate the affected routes. 4 What should commuters plan for if traveling to the airport or railway stations during the protest? ⌵ Commuters heading to the airport or railway stations should plan their journeys well in advance to avoid delays caused by the protest and traffic restrictions. 5 Should commuters park on the roadside during the farmers' protest in Delhi? ⌵ No, commuters should avoid roadside parking, as it obstructs traffic flow; vehicles must be parked only in designated areas.
The public advisory further notes Commuters travelling towards the Airport, Railway Stations and adjoining areas are advised to plan their journey in advance, personnel deployed at the spot. Follow the directions of Traffic Police apps for real-time and, affected routes the advisory period. Park vehicles only at designated. parking areas. Avoid roadside parking as it obstructs the smooth flow of traffic. Use navigation traffic updates and, where possible, avoid the affected routes during the advisory period All you need to know about farmers' protest in Delhi today Besides Punjab, farmers from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha are also expected to join the rally. The mega rally called by the Desh Bachao Morcha will include members of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, BKU Ekta Sangharsh, Azaad Kisan Morcha and other farmer organisations. According to protesting farmers, cheaper agricultural imports into India under the India-US trade deal agreement, would adversely affect farmers, agricultural labourers, livestock rearers, small traders and the country's agricultural economy.
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