India vs South Africa: Delhi Traffic police issues advisory, asks commuters to avoid THESE roads

India vs South Africa ODI match today: Delhi Traffic police issues advisory, asks commuters to avoid THESE roads, reports PTI.

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The national capital is all set to host the India vs South Africa match today (October 11) and fans are gearing up to support team India. Hence, to provide ease in commuting, Delhi traffic police have made elaborate arrangements in view of the India vs South Africa ODI match at Arun Jaitley Stadium. According to the advisory, there will be a diversion of traffic for half an hour before and after the match. No heavy vehicles and buses shall be allowed on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi Gate to JLN Marg, Daryaganj to Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, and Guru Nanak Chowk to Asaf Ali road.

Traffic Advisory

In wake of #INDvsSA match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 11, 2022, special traffic arrangements will be in place. Commuters and visitors are kindly requested to follow the advisory for convenience.#DPTrafficCheck pic.twitter.com/U3jllh5Rnt

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) October 10, 2022

"People are requested to avoid Raj Ghat to JLN Marg, JLN Marg from roundabout Kamla Market to Raj Ghat, Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate, and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg from Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk to Delhi Gate from 11:30 am to 11 pm on the match day," the advisory stated. The spectators would be coming to the stadium and congestion is expected, it said.

"No vehicle shall be allowed to be parked on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, and Ring Road from Rajghat to IP flyover (both the carriageways) on the match day," it stated. Vehicles parked on these roads shall be towed away and prosecuted as per law, traffic officials said.

For spectators, unlabeled vehicles' "park and ride" facility will be available at Mata Sundari Parking, Shanti Van Parking, and Under Velodrome Road. All the spectators coming in their vehicles shall reach these park and ride sites, and avail "Park and Ride" facility or walk down to reach the stadium.

"Limited parking is available for labelled vehicles in the proximity of the stadium. Display of car parking labels on the windscreen is mandatory. The vehicle number must be written on the parking label. Those who do not display a parking label with vehicle number will not be allowed in the proximity of the stadium," the advisory said.

Car parking label holders are advised to take Ring road, JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road, or Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg. "U" turn at Delhi Gate is allowed, it stated.

All the buses will start their services two hours before the match and will continue till one hour after the start of the match, the traffic police said. Spectators using app-based taxis and other taxis should use the service lane on Ring Road between IP flyover and Rajghat crossing for drop and pickup, they added.

(With inputs from PTI)