Delhi Traffic Police released an advisory Saturday ahead of the Baisakhi celebrations at Guruji ka Ashram (Bade Mandir), providing commuters with information on traffic regulations in specific areas of the city.
In a post on X, the traffic police said, “In view of Baisakhi celebrations at Guru Ji ka Ashram (Bade Mandir) on April 13, 2024, traffic regulations will be effective.”
“Movement of heavy and medium commercial vehicles will be regulated on Bhatti Mines Road, Bandh Road, Chhatarpur Road and Sant Shri Nagpal Marg,” it added.
The advisory said all emergency vehicles will be facilitated in reaching their destination, and advised the emergency vehicles to travel via Mehrauli-Gurugram Road, instead of Dera Road and Mandi Road.
Baisakhi celebrations are scheduled to take place at Guruji Ka Ashram, situated on Bhatti Mines Road in Mehrauli, with police anticipating a gathering of 55,000 to 60,000 devotees from across Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states.
The traffic police has requested the commuters to make use of public transport, especially metro services.
Further, the public has been advised to keep sufficient time at hand while planning journeys via the above-mentioned roads and junctions.
“Kindly avoid these roads and plan your journey accordingly,” the advisory said.