- By Shivam Shandilya
- Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
As the two-week-long India International Trade Fair (IITF) begins tomorrow in the national capital., Delhi Police on Wednesday issued an advisory. The fair is being organised at Pragati Maidan from November 14 to 17. According to news agency PTI, it is expected that the fair is expected to attract around 60,000 visitors daily, with numbers potentially reaching 1.5 lakh on weekends and holidays.
According to the traffic advisory issued by the Delhi police, traffic congestion is expected on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road, and Purana Quila Road. People not attending the fair are advised to avoid or bypass these roads to ensure a hassle-free journey.
The business visitors will be allowed to enter the fair from November 14 to 18. The event, according to news agency PTI, will be open to the general public from November 19 between 9.30 am and 7.30 pm. Entry to the trade fair will be prohibited at Gate numbers 5-A, 5-B, 7, 8, and 9. Visitors can enter through Gate numbers 1, 4, 6, and 10, while exhibitors can enter through Gates 1, 4, 5-B, and 10.
The media personnel will be allowed to enter via Gate 5-B, while ITPO officials can enter via Gates 1 and 9. No entries will be allowed after 5.30 pm on any day.
The tickets for the fair will not be sold at the Pragati Maidan. They can be taken online and at selected metro stations (except Supreme Court Metro Station), the advisory noted.
For chauffeur-driven vehicles, taxis, and autos, the designated drop-off points will be on the service lane in front of Gate 3 and Gate 7 of ITPO, as well as near the entry gates to the basement parking areas. Entry to the fair may be closed earlier if required for public safety, the advisory said.
To ensure smooth traffic management around Pragati Maidan, no vehicles will be allowed to halt or park on Mathura Road or Bhairon Marg. Additionally, no vehicles will be permitted to park on Shershah Road, Purana Quila Road, Bhagwan Dass Road, or Tilak Marg.
Vehicles found parked in these areas will be towed and penalised for improper parking and disobedience of lawful instructions. Towed vehicles will be relocated to the National Stadium parking lot at Gate 5, the advisory further added.
The advisory issued by the Delhi Police also encouraged the use of public transport to reach Pragati Maidan.
Those travelling by Delhi Metro can alight at Supreme Court Metro Station and enter ITPO via Gate 10 or use the shuttle service to enter through Gates 6 and 4. Alternatively, they can get off at Mandi House Metro Station and walk to the venue.
DTC bus passengers travelling from Delhi or NCR can alight at designated bus stops on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg.
The visitors are advised to park their vehicles in Basement Parking No. 1 (entry and exit via Bhairon Marg and the Pragati Tunnel from the Ring Road side), Bhairon Mandir Parking, or the Delhi Zoo parking area.
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Exhibitors and visitors are encouraged to park in Basement Parking No. 2, located under Bharat Mandapam. Entry and exit are through the Pragati Tunnel (from Purana Quila to Ring Road) and also from Mathura Road (via underpass number 4 and exit near Gate 8, ITPO).
(With input from agencies)