The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory due to the movement of Kanwariyas from Noida to Delhi at the Kalindi Kunj border. The NH-58 Dehradun-Delhi highway has been completely closed from July 29 to August 2 due to the increasing number of Kanwariyas. The roads on both sides of the highway have been reserved for the devotees.
Delhi traffic police, in a post on X, said, “In view of the movement of Kanwarias from Noida to Delhi at Kalindi kunj border, #DelhiTrafficPolice has made elaborate traffic arrangements to minimise inconvenience to the commuters & Kanwarias. Kindly follow the traffic advisory.”
Traffic Diversion Points
1.
Kalindi Kunj:
Traffic entering from Noida via the Kalindi Kunj Yamuna bridge will be diverted to take a right turn towards Road No. 13-A to reach the Sarita Vihar flyover and further destinations. The movement at Agra Kanal Road will also be restricted.2.
Sarita Vihar Flyover:
Heavy vehicles going to Noida will be restricted on Road No. 13-A to reduce congestion on the Kalindi Kunj Yamuna bridge.List of Roads to be Avoided
1. Kalindi Kunj Bridge Road-Kalindi Kunj Traffic Signal
2. Road No. 13-A-Sarita Vihar flyover to Kalindi Kunj signals
3. Agra Canal Road (Eco Park Road)
Alternative Routes Given by Delhi Traffic Police
1. Commuters coming from Noida may take the Noida expressway DND-Ashram Chowk-Mathura Road.
2. Commuters going to Noida from Sarita Vihar Flyover and Okhla may take Apollo Red Light, Mathura Road-Ashram Chowk-DND and enter Noida, the Delhi Traffic Police said in its advisory.
In Uttar Pradesh, the closure of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway has been announced for heavy vehicles, diverting them until 8 pm on August 5. The Uttar Pradesh police said that from July 29, these restrictions will extend to all vehicles, including private cars, traveling between Delhi and Meerut.
The Kanwar Yatra procession witnesses devotees collecting water from a river and carrying it hundreds of kilometers to offer it to the Lord Shiva shrines. According to Hindu beliefs, Parshuram, a devotee of Shiva and Lord Vishnu’s avatar, participated in the initial procession. This sacred month, typically falling between July and August, is a period of worship, fasting and pilgrimage dedicated to the Lord Shiva. (With inputs from agencies)
