The Delhi Traffic Police (DTP) has issued an advisory ahead of the funeral of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, scheduled for Saturday (28 December).
The State Funeral of Late Dr. PM Manmohan Singh will commence at 1145 hours at Nigam Bodh Ghat and the following traffic arrangements have been put in place –
• Traffic diversion points – Raja Ram Kohli Marg, Rajghat Red Light, Signature Bridge, and Yudhister Setu.
• Traffic restrictions, regulations, and diversion may be imposed on Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg), Nishad Raj Marg, Boulevard Road, SPM Marg, Lothian Road, and Netaji Subhash Marg until 1500 hours.
• Commuters going to Old Delhi Railway Station, ISBT, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, and Tis Hazari Court have been advised to leave with sufficient time to accommodate possible delays on the route.
• People have been asked to avail public transport to reduce road congestion. Vehicles should only be parked in designated parking lots; roadside parking should be avoided as it obstructs the normal flow of traffic.
• In case any unusual or unidentified object or person is noticed in suspicious circumstances, the public is urged to report it to the Police.
• People have also been advised to avoid the mentioned roads and stretches, as well as the area where the procession will take place.