Dwarka, May 22: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled Lok Sabha election rally in southwest Delhi's Dwarka on Wednesday, May 22, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory to manage the anticipated traffic surge in the area.
The advisory, released on Tuesday, highlighted that the Bharatiya Janata Party's event is slated to commence around 6:00 PM at Dwarka Sector-14 DDA Park. "A VVIP visit is scheduled at DDA Park, Sector-14, Opposite Vegas Mall Dwarka, New Delhi on 22.05.2024 at 1800 hrs. to address a rally being organized by a political party," stated the Delhi traffic police advisory.
Given the expected large turnout for the political rally, the advisory warned of potential disruptions to traffic on surrounding roads.
For efficient traffic management, the advisory outlined route diversions and roads to be avoided during the event:
Route Diversions:
- ISKON Chowk, Sector-13, Dwarka
- DXR T-point on Golf Course Road
- Kargil Chowk, Sector-18, Dwarka
- Sector-16B Crossing
- Shani Bazar Roundabout Crossing, Sector-16B, Dwarka
Roads to Be Avoided:
- Road No. 201, Dwarka
- Sector-3/13 Crossing to Dwarka Mor
- Sector-3/13 Crossing to Radisson Blue Hotel up to DXR T Point on Golf Course Road
- Om Apartment Chowk, Sector-14, Dwarka
- Sector 3/13 Crossing, Dwarka
- NSUT T-Point
- Dwarka Mor • Rajapuri Crossing
- NSUT T-point to Vegas Mall up to Peepal Chowk
- Golf Course Road from Sector-16B Crossing to Dhulsiras Chowk
- Road No. 205 & Road No. 210
Additionally, commuters in Dwarka were encouraged to utilize public transport whenever feasible to minimize congestion on the roads specified in the advisory. The Delhi Traffic Police expressed gratitude for commuters' cooperation and understanding in facilitating smoother traffic flow during the event period.
Travelers heading to ISBT, railway stations, or airports were advised to plan their journeys well in advance. Furthermore, the general public and motorists were reminded to observe traffic rules, maintain road discipline, and follow instructions from traffic personnel at intersections. Regular updates and information regarding traffic conditions were made available through the Delhi Traffic Police's official website and social media channels.
