Delhi Traffic: Know Major Routes To Avoid Tomorrow During Lok Sabha Vote Counting

Delhi Police issued detailed traffic advisory for the Lok Sabha election vote counting scheduled for June 4. Traffic restrictions will be imposed in certain areas, including Commonwealth Games Village in Akshardham and Dwarka, from 5 am onwards.

The Delhi Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory ahead of the vote counting for the 2024 general elections, scheduled for June 4. The elections, held in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, saw widespread participation across the nation. According to officials, the vote counting will occur at seven locations throughout the city. In northeast Delhi, the counting will be conducted at ITI Nand Nagri.

Consequently, traffic movement on the stretch from Gagan Cinema T-Point to Nand Nagri Flyover on Wazirabad Road (Mangal Pandey Road) will be restricted starting from 5 am. Traffic diversions will be implemented at the Bhopura border, Tahirpur T-point, and Gagan Cinema T-Point, with Wazirabad Road being closed to general traffic from 5 am onwards.

For east Delhi, the counting will take place at the Commonwealth Games Village, Akshardham. Similar traffic restrictions will be in place from 5 am in this area. The advisory emphasises the importance of smooth traffic management, urging commuters to plan their journeys in advance and opt for alternate routes.

“Commuters from Sarai Kale Khan/MGM side towards NH-24 should head towards Akshardham Flyover and proceed via Pusta Road/ITO/Vikas Marg to reach their destinations,” the advisory stated. “Those travelling from ITO/Pusta Road side should come up to Akshardham Flyover in front of Akshardham Temple and continue on NH-24 to reach their destinations towards Delhi.”

The advisory also requested cooperation from the public, urging them to avoid or bypass the restricted roads and to maximise the use of public transport to ensure a safe journey. It further advised travellers heading to ISBT, railway stations, or airports to plan their travel with ample time to spare.

“People are requested to cooperate by avoiding these roads if possible and to make maximum use of public transport to ensure a safe journey,” the advisory added. “Those travelling towards ISBT, railway stations, or airports should plan their travel carefully, allowing sufficient time to avoid any inconvenience.”

Delhi Commuters Advised To Avoid August Kranti Marg & Siri Fort Road, Know Roads To Avoid In Dwarka 

Another advisory states, "The general public is advised to avoid August Kranti Marg and Siri fort road from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm on 04.06.2024 and take alternative routes i.e. Ring Road, Aurobindo Marg, Josip Broz Tito Marg etc. and plan their journey accordingly."

The counting of votes will also be conducted at Netaji Subhash University of Technology, Sector- 03, Dwarka on Tuesday. The Traffic movement will be regulated on the tomorrow from 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM at Dwarka Mor at Najafgarh Road, Sectors 3/13 Dwarka Crossing, NSUT T-point on Azad Hind Fauz Marg, Om Apartment Chowk, Sector-14, Dwarka; ISKCON Chowk, Sector-13, Dwarka.

Roads to be avoided are Azad Hind Fauz Road from Dwarka Mor to Sectors 3/13, Dwarka Crossing; Main Najafgarh Road from Dwarka Mor to Uttam Nagar East Metro Station; and NSUT T-point to Vegas Mall, Dwarka.

"Commuters are requested to cooperate by avoiding/bypassing the above mentioned roads, if possible, and make maximum use of public transport to ensure a safe journey," the Delhi Traffic Police stated.

"People who are going towards ISBT/Railway Stations/Airports are advised to carefully plan their travel with sufficient time at hand," it added.