Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Raahgiri Day on October 1
New Delhi, September 26
The Delhi Traffic Police has announced the restriction of vehicular movement at Connaught Place on the occasion of “Raahgiri Day” on October 1.
The event is being organised jointly by Delhi Traffic Police and Raahgiri foundation.
The officials said that the inner circle of Connaught Place will be shut for vehicles during the day to celebrate Raahgiri Day. A huge gathering is expected at Connaught Place. No vehicle would be allowed on any of the radial roads entering the Inner Circle from the Outer Circle. No vehicle would be allowed to halt or park anywhere in the Inner Circle of Connaught Place.
The vehicles found parked on these roads shall be towed away and towed vehicles would be parked at Kali Bari pit, police said.
In a traffic advisory, the police said the Raahgiri Day “aims at promoting the safety of pedestrians and cyclists by making a particular stretch of road vehicle-free and opening up the street for citizens to celebrate health, well-being and fitness by indulging in activities such as walking, cycling, skating, and street games.”
According to the traffic officias, the participants and visitors to the Raahgiri event can park their vehicles at the DLF multi-level parking on Baba Kharak Singh Marg e-parking slots on the Outer Circle of Connaught Place. Commuters are requested to cooperate by avoiding or bypassing the Inner Circle of the CP area from their travel plans.
