Traffic in Delhi came to a complete standstill on Tuesday. Passengers had to face a lot of delays and inconvenience as buyers in the market flocked to celebrate Dhanteras. Drivers said Badarpur flyover, CV Raman Marg, Punjab Bagh, Badarpur Mehrauli Road, Taimur Nagar-Maharani Bagh Road, Ashram, PTI reported Traffic jams were witnessed at several places including Yamuna Vihar and Yamuna Vihar.
Sunil Yadav, legal advisor to a private firm, said: “There is severe traffic jam on the road from Balhapura flyover to Sarai Kale Khan. The road on this stretch Get in the vehicle and drive slowly.”
Vivek Singh, another passenger, said there was heavy traffic between Madhuban Chowk and Rohini East metro stations.
Delhi Police said elaborate arrangements have been taken to ensure smooth flow of traffic. A senior traffic police officer said they had stepped up checks on the roads. He said, “We have deployed bikers to check encroachments on busy roads, which may cause traffic congestion in the area. We have also informed people coming to the market to ensure that they park their vehicles at designated spots. Park only at the following spots : “.
“To ensure smooth flow of traffic, staff have installed loudspeakers on bicycles. Non-scheduled vehicles are not allowed to enter the capital. Anti-encroachment operations are also ongoing in densely populated areas,” the official said. “
A large number of people come to the market to shop
Rakesh Yadav, president of the Sadar Chowk Traders Association, said, “Barricades have been set up at every door of Sadar Chowk, which helps reduce traffic congestion. In addition, there are FRS (Facial Recognition System) is used.” This will help identify any suspected criminals entering the area and alert the police. Likewise, security has been beefed up at Sarojini Nagar and Khan Market. “
Ashok Randhawa, president of the Sarojini Nagar Mini Market Traders Association, said: “Police have made elaborate arrangements in our market. Paramilitary forces and local police have been deployed inside and outside the market. We have Eight police personnel were dispatched to help deal with the problem. “On the occasion of the festival, there was an explosion in the Sarojini Nagar market, and the DCP of our district also came to the market to pay tribute to the victims.
Gazipur and Tilak Nagar also suffer from severe traffic jams
On the other hand, traffic was heavy on the GTB Nagar to Nirankari road in East Delhi’s Ghazipur area. A car is on fire here. Traffic jam was also witnessed on Om Jail Road in Tilak Nagar. In addition, there are traffic jams in many parts of the capital.
Driver Amit Saxena said, “I started from Vasundhara and got stuck at Preet Vihar. Due to Vikas Marg It was completely jammed and it took me about two hours to reach ITO. Same situation happened near Sarai Kale Khan at night.”
Let us tell you that in view of the festive season, Delhi Metro has announced 60 additional trains on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to increase passenger convenience and reduce congestion. There are about 4,000 subway trains every day.
