Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Janmashtami: Check for restrictions

Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Sunday in preparation for the “Shri Krishna Janmashtami” celebrations on Monday. The advisory details the functions at prominent temples and outlines restrictions and route diversions.
“The festival of Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Monday, 26.08.2024. A large number of devotees will be visiting various temples on 26.08.2024 evening, continuing until the early hours of 27.08.2024,” the advisory said.
“On this occasion, many Mandir Samitis will also take out Janmashtami Shobha Yatras/processions, including raths, jhankis, bands, and tempos, in various parts of Delhi,” it added.
The advisory advised the general public to be aware of potential road congestion due to the increased temple traffic and procession routes, anticipating general slowdowns and traffic jams.
Check the route diversions and restrictions across the national capital.
The advisory issued the list of areas where prominent functions will be held for Janmashtami,
Restrictions around Laxmi Narain Mandir on Mandir Marg during Janmashtami on August 26, 2024, from 2:00 PM onwards: “No vehicles will be allowed on Mandir Marg from Roundabout Talkatora Stadium towards Mandir Marg up to Peshwa Road – Mandir Marg T-Point and vice versa,” the advisory said.
No vehicles from Roundabout Shankar Road to Mandir Marg will be allowed on Mandir Lane. Depending on their routes, buses originating from Shivaji Stadium heading towards Mandir Marg will be diverted to Panchkuian Road or Roundabout GPO.
Diversion points for buses and commercial vehicles:
From 8:00 am on August 26, 2024, to 1:00 am on August 27, 2024, heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) and light goods vehicle (LGVs) will be restricted on the following roads:
The general public and devotees may park at Captain Gaur Marg, Aastha Kunj Road, or near Sapna Cinema. Special invitees will park near Gate No. 3 at ISKCON Temple and enter through Gate No. 4-A on Aastha Kunj Road. General visitors will enter the temple through Gate No. 1 and exit through Gate No. 2. Special invitees will also enter through Gate No. 4-A and park on Aastha Kunj Road. Other invitees will park on Aastha Kunj Road, enter through Gate Nos. 4 & 5, and use shuttle services to reach the temple.
From CDR Chowk towards Andheria Mor
From Y-Point towards 100 Foota Red Light
On Jail Road from Lajwanti Flyover to Tilak Nagar Metro Station: Hari Nagar Chowk to Lal Sai Marg. On Jail Road from Tilak Nagar Metro Station to Lajwanti Flyover: Fateh Nagar Red Light to Capt. Anuj Nayyar Marg towards Dharam Marg, Janak Puri
The road from Nala Road Cut to the service road of ISKCON Temple will be closed. Traffic will be redirected towards Sector-24, Rohini.
Road No. 221 from Dwarka Sports Complex, Sector-10 to T-Point at Road No. 205.
The road between Metro Station Sector-10 and SDM Office Sector-10.
The traffic advisory suggests that the public and motorists plan their journeys with the festivities and potential congestion in mind. It advises allowing extra travel time to account for possible delays and encourages using Metro and other public transportation to avoid road congestion. Motorists are also urged to follow the directions of traffic police officers on duty to minimise inconvenience and stay informed.