As per the advisory, one side of the road from Turkmen Gate to Delhi Gate via Delight Cinema will remain closed from February 26 to March 12.
Delhi Traffic Police has announced traffic restrictions on Asaf Ali Road due to ongoing construction work associated with the redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station.
As per the advisory, one side of the road from Turkmen Gate to Delhi Gate via Delight Cinema will remain closed from February 26 to March 12.
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Traffic on this stretch is expected to remain partially restricted during this period.
Alternative routes for passengers
To reduce inconvenience, motorists have been advised to use alternative routes.
- Travelers heading towards Delhi Chowk Gate from Hamdard Chowk or R/A Kamla Market can take Minto Road, followed by DDU Marg and BSZ Marg to reach Delhi Chowk Gate.
- Travelers from Guru Nanak Chowk are advised to take the route via Mirdard Chowk, Mirdard Marg and BZA Marg towards Delhi Gate.
Affected areas
- Restrictions will be applied on Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Chowk Gate.
- Chaman Lal Marg will also be affected during the construction period.
Advice for railway passengers
Authorities urged rail passengers to plan their trips in advance, taking into account additional travel time due to potential congestion.
Motorists are also asked not to park their vehicles along diversionary roads to ensure smooth traffic flow.
A call for cooperation
Traffic police called on the public to be patient and follow traffic rules.
Commuters were asked to cooperate with personnel deployed at major intersections and follow directions issued on the ground to avoid delays.
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