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Noida Traffic Advisory: Noida traffic police have implemented a ban on the entry of goods vehicles of all sizes on key routes during peak hours. This restriction affects heavy, medium and light goods vehicles on the Noida Expressway, as well as on Master Plan (MP) 1, MP 2 and MP 3 roads. MP 1 connects the DND Flyway to Sector 62, while MP 2 runs from the Film City flyover to the Sector 60 underpass and MP 3 connects Okhla Barrage to Kisan Chowk. The ban will be in effect daily from 7 AM to 11 AM and from 5 PM to 10 PM.

This new regulation is part of the guidelines from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) under GRAP stage 1, which commenced on Tuesday. The aim of these restrictions is to reduce traffic jams on these critical routes, where congestion has been a persistent issue. Previously, only heavy goods carriers faced restrictions during peak hours, while small and medium vehicles were exempt. Now, all goods vehicles will be subject to the ban.

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The Times Of India report quoted DCP (Traffic) Yamuna Prasad stating that the restrictions will apply to both sides of the Noida Expressway and specific sections of Udhyog Marg, including routes from the Sector 15 roundabout to Jhundpura Chowk, and from Sector 2/3 to Sector 12/56.

Noida Traffic Advisory

Similar restrictions will also be enforced on DSC Road, extending from New Ashok Nagar to Noida Phool Mandi in Phase 2. Traffic police have been stationed at various points, including Zero Point on the Noida Expressway and near Sector 94, to monitor compliance and prevent entry of goods vehicles during the restricted hours.

Noida Traffic Restriction: Exempted Vehicles

However, vehicles transporting essential commodities such as LPG, CNG, petroleum, milk and vegetables will be exempt from these restrictions. Additionally, goods vehicles and e-rickshaws will not be allowed from Atta Peer to Atta Chowk during peak periods. Slow-moving vehicles, including autos and bullock carts, are also banned from the Noida Expressway.

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These measures come as part of a broader effort to ensure smooth traffic and improve air quality. On Wednesday, the air quality index (AQI) in Noida showed a slight improvement, recording an AQI of 159, up from 170 the previous day, both categorised as 'moderate'. In Greater Noida, the AQI also improved to 178, while Ghaziabad's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' with an AQI of 203.

On Tuesday, traffic police issued 5,347 challans during an enforcement drive targeting various traffic violations, underscoring their commitment to maintaining order on the roads.