Traffic diversion for ‘Run for Unity’

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, ‘Run for Unity is being organized at National Stadium in Delhi on October 31.

Approximately 15,000 participants are expected to take part in the event who will arrive in buses and cars. The programme is likely to cause traffic congestion at C-hexagon and nearby areas and this may also lead to the closure of C-hexagon from early morning 6:30 am to 8:30 am. Since flag off at the main gate of National Stadium would take place and the route the run would take would be C-hexagon-c Hexagon Rajpath

Crossing-turn right and reach Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate.

The Delhi Traffic police has suggested alternate routes for the general public; Ring Road - Sarai Kale Khan - I.P. Flyover – Rajghat. From Lala Lajpat Rai Marg - Mathura Road – W-point- A-point. From Aurobindo Marg - Kamal Ataturk Marg - Kautilya Marg -Sardar Patel Marg - Mother Teresa Crescent - R/A RML. From Aurobindo Margaurobindo Chowk – Prithviraj Chowk- R/A MLNP – Janpath or Rafi Marg - Connaught Placenew Delhi Rly. Station (Chelmsford Road- Minto Road).

From South to Central Secretariat. and Connaught Place people are advised to take

Mother Teresa Crescent - Park Street – R/A RML - Pandit Pant Marg for Central Secretariat and Park Street – Baba Kharak Singh Marg/mandir Marg for Connaught Place. Also from Mathura Road - W Point Sikandra Road-r/a ( Round About) Mandi House- Barakhamba Road- Connaught Place (for Connaught Place).

“Motorists are advised to avoid C-hexagon, India Gate and surrounding Roads and follow the route advisory for un-interruptive movements. Motorists are also advised to follow the direction of the traffic police personnel deployed for traffic arrangement to avoid any type of inconvenience,” said a senior police officer.