A carcade rehearsal for the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10 led to traffic congestion in Central Delhi and routes leading to Gurugram on Monday morning.
The Delhi Traffic Police had issued an advisory on Sunday, informing commuters about the traffic restrictions and diversions in place for the rehearsal. The restrictions were in place on Salimgarh Bypass, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Bhairon Marg, Mathura Road, C-Hexagon, Sardar Patel Marg and Gurgaon Road.
The rehearsal began around 8:30am and was expected to continue until 11am. However, the traffic congestion persisted for a longer period of time, causing inconvenience to commuters.
The Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to plan their travel accordingly and avoid the affected areas during the rehearsal and the summit.
The G20 Summit is a major international event that will see the participation of leaders from 20 countries. The summit is expected to discuss a wide range of global issues, including the economy, climate change, and security.
The following are some tips for commuters:
1) Avoid traveling in the affected areas during the rehearsal and the summit.
2) If you must travel, plan your route in advance and allow extra time for your journey.
3) Use public transportation, if possible.
4) Be patient and cooperate with the traffic police.
The Delhi Traffic Police has also set up helpdesks at various locations to assist commuters. The helpdesks can be contacted on the following numbers:
1) 011-23438614
2) 011-23438615
3) 011-23438616
The traffic congestion caused by the carcade rehearsal is a reminder of the challenges that the Delhi Traffic Police will face in managing traffic during the G20 Summit. The police have said that they are prepared for the challenge and will be deploying additional personnel to ensure smooth traffic flow.
The G20 Summit is a major event for India and the Delhi Traffic Police is committed to ensuring that it is a success. The police are asking for the cooperation of commuters in avoiding the affected areas and planning their travel accordingly.
