Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of India International Trade Fair

New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory on Friday for the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF), scheduled for November 14 to 27 at Bharat Mandapam, warning commuters of congestion on several key roads in the area and advised them to use public transport.

According to the advisory issued on X, traffic congestion is expected on Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road, Purana Qila Road, Bhagwan Das Road and Tilak Marg during the fair. Commuters not visiting the event have been advised to avoid these roads or take alternate routes.

Business visitors will be allowed entry from November 14 to 18 between 9:30 am and 7:30 pm through gates 3, 4, 6 and 10. Tickets will be available online and at metro stations, except the Supreme Court Metro station.

Visitors arriving in their own vehicles can use designated parking facilities at the ITPO basement, accessible through the Bhairon Marg-Ring Road tunnel, Bhairon Mandir Parking and Bharat Mandapam Basement 2, which can be accessed through Pragati Tunnel and Mathura Road Underpass 4.

Police said parking inside the ITPO premises will not be allowed.

They have designated gates 1, 4, 6 and 10 for pedestrian entry, while visitors will exit through gates 1, 4, 7, 9 and 10. For cab and auto-rickshaw users, 25 numbered pick-up points have been set up on both sides of Bhairon Marg. Police have advised visitors to board vehicles only at these designated points and follow directions given by traffic personnel. The advisory said drivers have been asked not to wait for passengers or pick them up outside the exit gates of ITPO and Bharat Mandapam.

The advisory prohibits halting and parking on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg. No U-turns will be allowed on Mathura Road between W-Point and Subramaniam Bharti Marg, while right turns towards Purana Qila Road will also be restricted, the advisory read.

Police have advised visitors to plan their journeys and use the Supreme Court Metro station, the nearest metro station to the venue. For traffic-related assistance, commuters can contact the Delhi Traffic Police helpline at 1095.

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