New Delhi: There is a South Africa vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, so Delhi Traffic Police has once issued an alert. Due to prod and security, there will be a lot of traffic disturbance virtually the stadium. Due to this, special arrangements will be made from 12 noon to 10 pm. Regarding this, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic newsy for the people.
Which routes will be most affected?
- J.L.N. Route (Rajghat to Delhi Gate, roads on both sides, up to Kamla Market Roundabout)
- Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg (Delhi Gate to Ramcharan Agarwal Chowk/ITO)
- Asaf Ali Road (Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate)
These roads can remain quite tight one hour surpassing the start of the match and one hour without its end. Diversions will be imposed if needed, checkpoints and barriers can moreover be installed. Heavy vehicles (trucks etc.) will be prevented from moving from Daryaganj to Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and from Guru Nanak Chowk to Asaf Ali Road. The traffic police request that if you are going to watch the match or have to pass nearby, then plan in advance. Use metro or public transport, do not leave at the last minute, or you may get stuck in traffic.
What will be the parking arrangements?
There will be a ban on public parking near the stadium; limited places have been reserved for pass holders only. Police have informed that parking zones will be provided on Meta Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road and Velodrome Road, from which spectators will be taken to the stadium through park and ride facility. Unlabeled vehicles will not be unliable near the stadium and illegal parking may result in fine and removal of the vehicle.
Who is giving special translating to whom?
Commuters and office-going employees have been well-considered by Delhi Traffic Police to prefer unorganized routes, transpiration travel time and use metro or bus as much as possible. For those using public transport, Delhi Metro is likely to signify spare services and some extensions till late night. Special pick-up and drop-off points have moreover been designated for taxi services and ride-share platforms.
How will the security arrangements be?
Heavy police deployment has been made in view of the match. Along with traffic police, local police and special security forces will moreover be deployed at the stadium and surrounding routes. Barricading, CCTV surveillance and intelligence input patrolling have been increased for prod control. Officials have warned that suspicious objects or worriedness should be immediately reported to the concerned tenancy room.
Will normal daily life be affected?
Commercial and office commuters may squatter possible delays; school-university routes and local bus routes may moreover be affected. Everyday drivers are requested to leave early, use unorganized routes and stave parking on roads near the stadium perimeter. Separate arrangements will be made for entry of emergency services and supply vehicles.
What is expected from the public?
The wardship and police have appealed for cooperation and said that the spectators should reach on time, follow the prescribed entry gate and parking instructions and requite priority to public transport. Live traffic updates will be provided on social media and official channels, so people should trammels the notifications regularly to plan their routes and timings. The aim of the wardship is to self-mastery the event in a peaceful and orderly manner, hence the cooperation of the citizens will be decisive.
