Traffic movement in central Delhi is expected to remain slow as the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins on Monday. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory asking commuters to avoid several key roads near Parliament and use alternate routes due to increased security and VVIP movement.
Which Roads Should Commuters Avoid?
According to the Delhi Traffic Police, traffic is expected to remain heavy on several important roads near Parliament House because of increased security arrangements and VVIP movement. Commuters have been advised to avoid these roads unless absolutely necessary:
•   Rafi Marg
•   Motilal Nehru Marg
•   Maulana Azad Road
•   K Kamaraj Marg
•   Raisina Road
•   Rajendra Prasad Road
•   Parliament Marg
•   Ashoka Road
•   Talkatora Road
•   Pandit Pant Marg
•   Rakabganj Gurudwara Road
Which Areas May Witness Traffic Congestion?
Heavy traffic is also expected near several major intersections, including:
•   Vijay Chowk
•   Patel Chowk
•   Boat Club
•   Buta Singh Marg
•   Rail Bhavan
•   Prime Chowk
•   Sunehri Masjid
•   GRG Junction
•   Jalebi Chowk
Motorists have been advised to keep extra travel time while passing through these locations.
Which Alternate Routes Can You Use?
To avoid congestion, the Delhi Traffic Police has suggested using these alternate routes:
•   Janpath
•   Man Singh Road
•   Akbar Road
•   Teen Murti Marg
•   Shanti Path
•   Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Road
•   Kamal Ataturk Marg
•   Panchsheel Marg
Other alternate roads include:
•   Vinay Marg
•   Outer Circle (Connaught Place)
•   Baba Kharak Singh Marg
•   Mother Teresa Crescent Road
•   Sardar Patel Marg
What Has Delhi Traffic Police Advised?
The traffic police has requested commuters to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with officers deployed on the roads. Officials said smooth traffic movement can be maintained if motorists follow advisories and plan their journeys in advance.
