Delhi issues Dussehra traffic advisories for East Delhi, Dwarka

Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories for possible or as-required traffic restrictions in East Delhi and Dwarka on Tuesday, October 20, during Dussehra celebrations, with evening measures listed for major roads in both areas. The notices describe planned contingencies; they do not establish which restrictions were ultimately activated or what effect they had on traffic. In East Delhi, the police said diversions could affect NH24, Vikas Marg and Roads 56, 57 and 57A from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., as heavy pedestrian and vehicle movement was expected. Motorists were advised to plan journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, use diversion signs and follow directions from traffic personnel. In Dwarka, restrictions may be imposed from 4:50 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Urban Extension Road-II, Dwarka Expressway and Roads 203, 205, 224 and 226. The police cited anticipated crowds and VVIP movement, and advised commuters to avoid affected roads where possible and use alternative routes. Separate restrictions were scheduled daily from 4 p.m. to midnight, October 16 through October 20, in Chittaranjan Park and Greater Kailash-II for Durga Puja. The listed affected stretches included parts of the Outer...