Delhi Traffic Advisory: Major Congestion Expected On May 31 Due To Mahasamadhi Divas Celebrations, Avoid THESE Routes

Delhi Traffic Advisory: Commuters in the national capital region (NCR) are advised to brace for traffic congestion on May 31, as the Mahasamadhi Divas celebrations at Guruji Ka Ashram (Bade Mandir) in Mehrauli is expected to draw a large crowd of 85,000-90,000 devotees from Delhi, NCR, and neighbouring states.

To manage the influx of visitors, the Delhi Traffic Police will be implementing strict traffic regulations on several key roads and junctions in the area from 9 am to 11 pm on the day of the event.

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Delhi Traffic Advisory: Affected roads include:

Bhati Mines Road

Bandh Roa

Sant Shri Nagpal (SSN) Marg

CDR Chowk

Anuvrat Marg

Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg (Vasant Kunj Road)

Mehrauli-Gurugram Road

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road.

Dera Road

Y Point Chhatarpur

Main Chhatarpur Road

100 Feet Road Junction

Andheria Mor

Mandi Road

Aurobindo Marg

Traffic Advisory

In view of Mahasamadhi Divas celebration at Guruji Ka Ashram (Bade Mandir) on 31.05.2024, traffic restrictions and diversions will be effective.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/SLOwb6T2tG

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) May 30, 2024

Commuters are advised to avoid these routes if possible and make use of public transport, particularly the metro services, to minimise the disruption.

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Delhi Traffic Advisory: Alternative Routes

Emergency vehicles are advised to use the Mehrauli-Gurugram Road instead of Dera Road and Mandi Road.

Heavy and medium commercial vehicles will be regulated on Bhati Mines Road, Bandh Road, Chhatarpur Road, and SSN Marg.

Devotees travelling from Faridabad and Gurugram are advised to reach Guruji Ka Ashram via the Dera border to avoid delays.