Delhi Traffic Advisory Issued for April 12 Near Qutub Minar; Metro Runs Safety Drive The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory for Sunday, April 12, 2026, to manage an anticipated surge in foot traffic and vehicular movement in and around the Qutub Minar and the DDA Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Special regulations will be enforced from 04:00 PM to 09:00 PM on the day, with restrictions on key roads and a ban on parking to ensure smooth traffic flow. According to the advisory, the affected roads include Anuvrat Marg, Crescent Road, Kalka Dass Marg, and their adjoining stretches. Heavy and commercial vehicles will be prohibited from approaching Qutub Minar via Phool Mandi, Masjid Haji Ali Jan, and Kalka Dass Marg. The traffic police emphasized that no halting or parking will be allowed on these roads, and any vehicles violating the restrictions will be towed immediately. Commuters are urged to plan their journeys in advance, prioritize public transport or the Metro, and use alternate routes such as Aurobindo Marg and other available corridors. Updates will be provided through official Delhi Traffic Police channels. Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launched a week-long safety awareness campaign focused on the proper use of lifts, escalators, and travelators across its network. The initiative, part of the Safety Awareness Week for Lifts and Escalators, aims to educate passengers on safe practices and prevent accidents caused by negligence. The DMRC operates 965 lifts, 1297 escalators, and 42 travelators, with the Kashmere Gate Metro station holding the record for the highest number of escalators in a single Metro station—53 in total.#delhi_traffic_police #qutub_minar #delhi_metro_rail_corporation #safety_awareness_week #ddmehrauli_archaeological_park
Delhi Imposes Traffic Restrictions Near Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Park for Sunday Delhi Traffic Police have announced temporary restrictions on vehicle movement near the Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Park area for Sunday, citing expected high traffic volumes and commuter activity. The measures, effective from 4 p.m. on Saturday to 9 p.m. on Sunday, aim to manage congestion and ensure smooth traffic flow in the historic zone. The restrictions apply to specific roads and prohibit heavy or commercial vehicles from accessing certain routes, while allowing regular traffic on designated pathways. The advisory specifies that heavy and commercial vehicles will not be permitted to approach Qutub Minar from Anuvrat Marg via the Phool Mandi approach road or from Crescent Marg through Masjid Haji Ali Jan. Similarly, movement of such vehicles will be restricted along Kalka Dass Marg toward the monument. Parking of heavy and commercial vehicles on connecting roads, including Anuvrat Marg, Crescent Marg, and Kalka Dass Marg, is also prohibited. Despite these restrictions, several major roads remain open for regular traffic. Aurobindo Marg, Anuvrat Marg, Crescent Road, and Kalka Dass Marg will stay accessible, though access to Qutub Minar will be limited to Kalka Dass Marg. Parking is allowed only at designated lots on Kalka Dass Marg in Mehrauli. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances, fire brigades, and police, are exempt from the restrictions and can move freely on all restricted routes. Commuters are urged to avoid the affected areas and use public transport, such as the Metro, to reduce congestion. The advisory emphasizes planning journeys in advance, particularly for those traveling to key locations like IGI Airport, New Delhi Railway Station, and ISBT.#delhi #delhi_traffic_police #qutub_minar #mehrauli_park #delhi_metro_rail_corporation
