Anticipating a large crowd for the swearing-in ceremony of Aam Aadmi Party leaders, Delhi Traffic Police on Friday advised commuters to avoid routes leading to Ramlila Maidan where AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal will take oath as the eighth Chief Minister of Delhi.
According to a traffic advisory issued on Friday, heavy traffic is expected in the areas of New Delhi and Central Delhi. Roads in Central Delhi would be affected between 10 AM to 2 PM (depending upon the conclusion of the ceremony). The swearing-in ceremony will be held at 12:00 noon.
"There would be restriction or stopping/diversions of the vehicles as per the functional requirements and ground situation. Public is requested to use metro services while motorists are advised to follow the directions of the traffic policemen deployed on duty to avoid inconvenience," said Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Shukla.
"A number of important dignitaries, general public, and the media are scheduled to attend the ceremony. In this regard, elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been planned to ensure traffic circulation, pedestrians' movement, safety of visitors as well as that all the dignitaries and invitees reach the venue in time and the function is held smoothly," said Mr Shukla.
Traffic Police has been briefed to be helpful to patients and their relatives, said Mr Shukla.
Only limited number of buses would be parked on Mata Sundri Road.
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