With effect from 22nd September, 2012, the arterial traffic on Vande Matram Marg (Ridge Road) has been closed from Dhaula Kuan towards Karol Bagh (Central Delhi) owing to rectification work being carried on the Delhi Airport Metro Express Link (DAMEL). As a result, heavy vehicles going towards Karol Bagh (Central Delhi) are plying via the Ring Road, Naraina Loha Mandi and Inderpuri.
The Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs), however, plying from Dhaula Kuan towards Karol Bagh (Central Delhi) are following the Sardar Patel Marg (S. P. Marg). This diversion will remain effective till 22nd October, 2012. Necessary diversion warning and information boards have been installed at appropriate places on this road route for the guidance of general public and other road users regarding traffic circulation etc.
Adequate traffic marshals have been deployed by Delhi Metro at the site for assisting Delhi Traffic Police for ensuring proper traffic management/regulation in the area. Sufficient barricading with electric beacon lights warning has also been made at diversion points. All safety measures have been adopted at the site for the safety of road users.
