Delhi traffic slows on Saturday; Anand Vihar diversions run to November 15

Laxmi Nagar, the Akshardham flyover and Ghazipur saw heavy traffic on Saturday evening as people headed out for last-minute Diwali purchases.

Markets from Mehrauli’s wholesale flower market to Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Sadar Bazaar and Karol Bagh were crowded, adding pressure to nearby roads and parking areas. Traffic also moved slowly on Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, the Barapullah elevated road, Mathura Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Aurobindo Marg, Africa Avenue, the Mehrauli-Gurugram Road and NH-48 through Mahipalpur.

Traffic had also slowed across south, central and north Delhi on Friday, with festive shoppers and heavier passenger movement around railway stations and bus terminals adding to the volume of vehicles.

For commuters using Anand Vihar, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for November 5 to 15. Traffic may be affected on Chaudhary Charan Singh Marg and Swami Dayanand Marg, with restrictions and diversions at the Ghazipur and Ramprastha roundabouts and in Vivek Vihar. Police have asked motorists to follow diversion routes and avoid unauthorised parking.