Traffic is likely to be affected in South Delhi for three days from Friday due to a religious gathering, according to a police advisory. The traffic will be affected ahead of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas congregation, which will be held from 4 am to 6 pm at Radha Swami Satsang Complex, Bhati Mines, Chhattarpur, Mehrauli from Friday to Sunday.

The police advisory mentioned that a large number of devotees from across the country and abroad including VIPs and high dignitaries will be visiting the area to attend the satsang. 

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The advisory also mentioned that around three to four lakh people are expected to attend the event. Approximately 80,000 devotees generally stay overnight at the Satsang complex, while the others commute from various locations in Delhi and NCR, starting at 5 am and departing by 6 pm. To accommodate this, comprehensive traffic arrangements have been put in place, according to the advisory.

The advisory stated that the entry to the Satsang complex is from Bhati Mines Road for all devotees and all types of vehicles. All invitees and devotees intending to go to the Satsang complex are advised to reach before 6 am to avoid congestion en route. The organisers have made separate entries for different categories of vehicles and visitors, it stated.

Heavy transport vehicles will be restricted on Bhati Mines Road between Chattarpur Road (SSN Marg) and the Gurgaon Road T-Point, as well as near the Satsang Complex, from Friday to Sunday, between 4 am and 6:30 pm, to prevent traffic congestion. The public is advised to avoid Chattarpur Road (SSN Marg) during these hours.

The advisory mentioned that devotees coming from Faridabad and Gurugram should reach the complex via the Dera Border to avoid any inconvenience. Ahead of the gathering, sufficient informatory signage has been displayed for the awareness of devotees by the organiser.