Mahasamadhi Divas: Delhi police issues traffic advisory for devotees

The Delhi Police issued an advisory stating that traffic in the southern part of the city will be affected on Friday due to Mahasamadhi Divas.

According to the advisory, Mahasamadhi Divas will be celebrated at Guruji Ka Ashram (Bade Mandir) on Bhati Mines Road, Mehrauli. A large public gathering of approximately 85,000-90,000 people from Delhi, NCR, and neighbouring states is expected.

General traffic will be regulated on Bhati Mines Road, Bandh Road, Sant Shri Nagpal (SSN) Marg, CDR Chowk, Anuvrat Marg, Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg (Vasant Kunj Road), Mehrauli-Gurugram Road, Dera Road, Main Chhattarpur Road, etc., from 9 am to 11 pm.

To avoid inconvenience, devotees travelling from Faridabad and Gurugram are advised to reach Guruji Ka Ashram (Bade Mandir) via the Dera border. The movement of heavy and medium commercial vehicles will be regulated on Bhati Mines Road, Bandh Road, Chhatarpur Road, and SSN Marg.

Emergency vehicles will be facilitated to reach their destinations and are advised to use Mehrauli-Gurugram Road rather than Dera Road and Mandi Road, advisory issued by Delhi traffic police said.

Commuters are requested to cooperate by avoiding or bypassing the affected roads if possible and to make maximum use of public transport, especially metro services. (With inputs from PTI)