Gridlock on Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other major highways in the National Capital Region (NCR) anticipated for Raksha Bandhan weekend; police issue precautionary notice.
Delhi Traffic Police Urge Commuters to Take Precautions During Raksha Bandhan Weekend
As the Raksha Bandhan weekend approaches, authorities are maintaining a close watch on traffic flow and working in coordination with local administrations to manage the situation. With heavy traffic congestion expected on key routes leading out of Delhi, particularly on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (NH-24) and National Highway-44 (NH-44), the Delhi Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory.
The advisory cautions that roads leading out of Delhi, particularly National Highway-44 (NH-44) and the Singhu Border, are likely to witness major crowding and long traffic jams. To avoid these delays, commuters are advised to take the following steps:
- Use Alternate Routes: To bypass known congestion points on NH-24 and NH-44, particularly avoiding key choke points like Ghaziabad on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and the Singhu border on NH-44.
- Utilize Public Transport Options: The department encourages citizens to use public transportation options like the Delhi Metro to reach their destination.
- Plan Travel Times Carefully: Aim to start early and avoid peak travel hours during the festive weekend to minimize time spent in severe traffic jams caused by holiday travel surges combined with recent heavy rains and waterlogging in parts of Delhi and adjoining areas.
- Check Live Traffic Updates: Regularly check live traffic updates before and during the journey to identify and respond to emerging traffic conditions and any sudden disruptions, such as flooding or accidents.
- Cooperate with Traffic Personnel: Be patient and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed to manage the situation on these routes.
Heavy traffic congestion has already been reported on key routes leading out of Delhi, with vehicles moving at a slow pace for hours on Friday night on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and long tailbacks on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway in Ghaziabad. Motorists are expected to remain patient and cooperative with traffic personnel deployed on the ground.
Additional personnel have reportedly been deployed at key choke points to regulate movement and ensure smoother travel. The traffic advisory also cautions that increased vehicular movement is anticipated as people travel to their hometowns to celebrate the Raksha Bandhan festival.
People were heading to their homes and making last-minute purchases for the festival on NH 9, with slow vehicular movement observed on NH 9 near Chhajarsi on the eve of Raksha Bandhan. Visuals of long traffic jams on highways around Delhi surfaced on the internet.
The Delhi Traffic Police have urged travellers to plan their journeys in advance and take precautionary measures. Following these steps should help commuters avoid the worst delays during the Raksha Bandhan weekend.
- During the Raksha Bandhan weekend, considering the traffic congestion on National Highway-44 (NH-44) and Singhu Border, a wise move for those traveling from Delhi would be to explore alternative routes to bypass these areas.
- To embrace the festive spirit of Raksha Bandhan without being marred by traffic inconveniences, it's advisable to choose public transportation options like the Delhi Metro to reach destinations within the city, rather than relying solely on personal vehicles.
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