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 Metro Launches Week-Long Safety Drive for Lifts and Escalators The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has initiated a week-long awareness campaign across its stations to promote safer commuter behavior, focusing on the proper use of lifts, escalators, and travelators. The initiative, running from April 7 to April 13, aims to educate passengers on preventive measures and best practices to minimize accidents. This campaign marks a first-of-its-kind effort in India’s metro sector, emphasizing the importance of passenger responsibility in maintaining safety within the country’s largest vertical mobility network. The Delhi Metro operates an extensive system of 965 lifts, 1,297 escalators, and 42 travelators across its stations. Officials highlighted the scale of the network, noting that Kashmere Gate Metro Station holds a global distinction as the only station with 53 escalators, the highest number at any metro station worldwide. This underscores the critical need for safety measures, as the system serves millions of passengers daily. The campaign includes a variety of engagement strategies to ensure widespread awareness. DMRC staff, alongside scout and guide volunteers, have been deployed at high-traffic stations, particularly near lifts and escalators, to interact with commuters. They are holding placards and distributing leaflets that outline essential safety guidelines. Additionally, street plays (nukkad nataks) are being organized at major stations to communicate safety messages in an accessible and engaging manner. These efforts are designed to reinforce key safety practices, such as standing clear of lift doors, avoiding forceful opening of equipment, holding handrails on escalators, keeping feet within marked lines, and ensuring children are always supervised.#delhi_metro_rail_corporation #kashmere_gate_metro_station #safety_awareness_week #escalators #lifts
