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Chhath Puja: Traffic curbs in place on roads leading to Yamuna ghats

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Traffic restrictions will be imposed on several roads leading to and adjoining Yamuna ghats in Delhi from 2 pm on Sunday till 8 am on Monday in view of Chhath Puja celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police said.

Traffic Police, in its advisory shared on Saturday, said that a large number of devotees are expected to visit various ghats on November 15 and 16 to offer prayers.

These include the Ram Ghat, the Soor Ghat and the Bajrangi Ghat in the Wazirabad area, and the Vasudev Ghat near ISBT and the Hathi Ghat in the I P Estate area, according to the advisory.

Traffic on roads leading to and adjoining these ghats will be regulated on a need basis, depending on the movement of devotees and prevailing traffic conditions, to ensure their safety and minimise inconvenience to the general public.

The roads likely to be affected include the Bundh Road, the Wazirabad Road, Vikas Marg, roads in the I P Estate area and approach roads leading to the Yamuna ghats.

The traffic police have advised motorists to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with personnel deployed in the area.

Commuters have also been asked to follow diversion signs and traffic directions to avoid congestion.

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