By IANS,
New Delhi : The Delhi Traffic Police Tuesday advised residents to avoid certain stretches of the capital roads and start well in advance to reach their destination in time as traffic movement is likely to be affected during the three-day visit of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao starting Wednesday.
“Traffic on both the carriageways will be closed during the movement of the visiting dignitary,” said Satyendra Garg, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic).
The Chinese premier will be visiting Rajghat Thursday morning, due to which congestion is expected in the vicinity including on Ring Road, at Delhi Gate and ITO, the advisory said.
“People are advised to avoid Rajghat in the morning and New Delhi areas during the day. If the trip is essential, they should leave for their destination 10 to 15 minutes earlier than their usual time,” a traffic official said.
Traffic circulation at C-Hexagon India Gate will be altered for half an hour Thursday afternoon when traffic coming from Rajpath will move to inner circle of India Gate and exit at Tilak Marg, the advisory said.
“There will be no movement from Ashok Road and Kasturba Gandhi Marg to the C-Hexagon at that time and traffic will be diverted from Jaswant Singh Road Place and intersection of K.G. Marg and Ferozshah Road,” a police official said.
Police also expect Tibetan protesters to stage demonstrations outside the Chinese embassy in Chanakyapuri. As a result, security has also been stepped in the area with a special focus on managing traffic.