Jagran correspondent, New Delhi. Anticipating a huge rush of devotees at the Khatu Shyam Dilli Dham temple on New Year's Day, the traffic police on Wednesday issued an advisory warning of traffic jams in parts of North Delhi.
According to a senior traffic police officer, a large number of devotees are expected to visit the temple, which may slow down traffic and cause jams on NH-44 and adjacent roads, especially during peak hours.
Commuters have been advised to avoid the stretch of NH-44 from Singhu Border to Mukarba Chowk, where heavy traffic is expected due to rush of devotees. Traffic police said that if needed, diversion can be implemented for commercial vehicles at Singhu Border, Bakoli on UER-II and Bakoli Village Cut.
To avoid delays, commuters are advised to use alternative routes including UER-II Road and Palla-Bakhtawarpur Road, the advisory said.
The traffic police also urged everyone to plan their journey accordingly, avoid roadside parking near the temple and on the stretch of NH-44 and follow traffic instructions issued by the personnel on duty.