Traffic chaos for 4 days in Delhi as VVIPs arrive for Solar Alliance Summit
Parts of Delhi are likely to see heavy congestion between Friday and Monday, the Delhi Traffic Police said.The worst-hit area is likely to be the central Delhi area and stretches connecting it to the airport. A total of 40 roads where “intermittent restrictions” will be made for VVIPs coming to attend the International Solar Alliance Summit are to be largely chaotic, in addition to the rush expected at India Gate. “A large gathering is expected at India Gate memorial between Friday and Sunday and it could result in heavy congestion of vehicles in the region,” Dependra Pathak, the Delhi Traffic Police chief, said on Thursday. Garima Bhatnagar, joint commissioner of police (traffic), said 40 routes in central Delhi that will be affected include the India Gate C-Hexagon, Shanti Path, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Sardar Patel Marg, Janpath and Ashoka Road. “To ensure minimum inconvenience and maximum facilitation of traffic, we will make optimum use of our staff, seek help from Google and inform commuters about restrictions through social media and radio advertisements,” Dependra Pathak added. “Students who have to appear for board exams in the affected areas must plan well in advance and leave for the venue with extra time in hand,” he said. -PTC News
