The Delhi Traffic Police have issued a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the Parliament’s Monsoon Session beginning July 20 (Monday), warning commuters of heavy congestion and possible diversions in central Delhi due to heightened security arrangements.
The advisory stated security in New Delhi would be intensified during the session as proceedings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are under way, leading to increased VIP and VVIP movement around the Parliament complex. Commuters have been urged to plan their journeys in advance and avoid affected routes wherever possible.
According to the traffic police, the roads expected to witness the maximum pressure include Rafi Marg, Motilal Nehru Marg, Maulana Azad Road, K. Kamraj Marg, Raisina Road, Rajendra Prasad Road, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road, Talkatora Road, Pandit Pant Marg and Rakab Ganj Gurudwara Road. Traffic on these roads may be stopped or diverted from time to time for security reasons, and motorists have been advised to use them only when absolutely necessary.
Several major intersections and roundabouts are also likely to be affected, including Vijay Chowk, Boat Club, Rail Bhavan Roundabout, Sunehri Masjid Roundabout, Patel Chowk Roundabout, Boota Singh Roundabout, Prime Chowk Roundabout, GRG Roundabout and Jalebi Chowk Roundabout.
Vehicle movement in these areas may slow down due to security checks, VIP convoys and traffic diversions.
To ease congestion, the police have suggested alternative routes such as Janpath, Man Singh Road, Akbar Road, Teen Murti Marg, Shanti Path, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Road, Kemal Ataturk Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Vinay Marg, the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, RML Roundabout, Mother Teresa Crescent Road, 11 Murti and Sardar Patel Marg. These routes are expected to witness comparatively less traffic pressure.
The Delhi Traffic Police said security would remain the top priority during the Monsoon Session and traffic arrangements could be altered at any time depending on the situation.
Temporary stoppages or diversions may be imposed on certain roads if required.
Motorists have been requested to follow the directions of traffic personnel, avoid rash driving or taking wrong routes, and check real-time traffic updates before leaving home.
People working in New Delhi, Central Delhi and areas around Parliament House have also been encouraged to use public transport or the Delhi Metro wherever possible to reduce the number of vehicles on the road and help maintain smooth traffic flow.