Traffic Advisory
India International Trade Fair, 2015
India International Trade Fair, 2015 is being organized at Pragati Maidan from 14th to 27th November, 2015. The Trade Fair attracts about a lakh visitors on each day. Because of the Trade Fair rush, traffic congestion is expected on the days of the Fair at Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Shershah Road and Purana Quila Road. People not coming to Trade Fair are requested to take alternative routes to avoid congestion.
TIMINGS
Entry to the Fair will be restricted to business visitors only from 14th to 18th November, 2015. Trade Fair will be open for general public from 19th to 27th November, 2015.
There will be no entry for Trade Fair after 5.30 p.m. on all days.
Tickets will be sold from 9.30 am to 2.00 p.m. on weekends/holidays and from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Sale of tickets & entry to fair grounds could be closed earlier in the interest of public safety.
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AND DIVERSIONS
To ensure smooth regulation and movement of traffic on the immediate roads surrounding Pragati Maidan, Traffic Police will take following measures:
i) No vehicle will be allowed to halt or park anywhere on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg. There will also be no parking by visitors on Sher Shah Road, Purana Quila Road, Bhagwan Dass Road and Tilak Marg.
ii) Vehicles found parked on the above roads shall be towed away and prosecuted with fine of Rs. 600/- (excluding towing charges) for improper parking and disobedience of lawful instructions.
iii) U-turns on Mathura Road, on all cuts between ‘W’ Point and T-point with Subramaniam Bharti Marg, will be prohibited. Right turn from Mathura Road to Purana Quila Road and Bhagwan Das Road will also not be allowed.
HOW TO VISIT TRADE FAIR
People are requested to avail modes of public transport to reach Pragati Maidan. Those coming by Delhi Metro may alight at Pragati Maidan Metro station and walk. People may also get down at Mandi House Metro Station and either walk or avail Shuttle Bus Service coming from India Gate. Those using DTC buses for travelling from Delhi or NCR can alight at designated bus stops on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg.
Those who want to use their own vehicles for reaching Pragati Maidan must avail “Park & Ride” facility specially provided for this purpose at two locations i.e.
Parking behind water channels along Rajpath on both sides, between ‘C’ Hexagon and Man Singh Road and
On the C-Hexagon Radial Roads around India Gates namely Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg Radial, Shahjahan Road Radial, Kasturba Gandhi Marg Radial and Tilak Marg Radial.
From these above Park & Ride locations, there will be free shuttle service to take visitors to the gates of Pragati Maidan located on Mathura Road and Bhairon Road.
These coming for trade fair can also use the Zoo Parking on Mathura Road on payment basis.
People coming by private vehicles may please do car-pooling.
ROUTE OF “PARK & RIDE” SHUTTLE SERVICE
From Man Singh Road
Man Singh Road – R/A Jaswant Singh Place – Ashoka Road – ‘C’ Hexagon – T/L – Copernicus Marg – R/A Mandi House – Bhagwan Dass Road – T/R – Mathura Road – T/L – Bhairon Road – ‘U’ Turn from loop in front Gate No. 1, Pragati Maidan – Reverse Route – Bhairon Road – T/R – Mathura Road – T/L – Bhagwan Dass Road – R/A Mandi House – Copernicus Marg – T/L – ‘C’ Hexagon – T/R from R/A Man Singh Road – Man Singh Road
From Radials of India Gate
Exit from Kasturba Gandhi Radial – ‘C’ Hexagon – Copernicus Marg – R/A Mandi House – Bhagwan Dass Road – T/R – Mathura Road – T/L – Bhairon Road – ‘U’ Turn from loop in front Gate No. 1, Pragati Maidan – Reverse Route – Bhairon Road – T/R – Mathura Road – T/L – Bhagwan Dass Road – R/A Mandi House – Copernicus Marg – T/L – ‘C’ Hexagon – Turn Right and Enter from National Stadium Radial.
The “Park & Ride” route has been planned to cater to maximum number of visitors to drop / pick them from Mathura Road and Bhairon Road, as well as from Mandi House Metro Station.
PRE-PAID TSR FACILITY
Pre-paid TSR facility will be available for visitors at Gate No. 9 on Mathura Road and Gate No. 2 on Bhairon Marg.
TICKETS FOR TRADE FAIR
Tickets for the Trade Fair can be bought from selected Metro stations in Delhi/NCR and also from Gate Nos. 1 & 2 of Pragati Maidan at Bhairon Marg. There shall be no sale of tickets for the Fair anywhere else.
PEDESTRIAN FOOT OVER BRIDGES
There will be heavy pedestrian movement on Mathura Road. As heavy traffic is also expected to ply on this road throughout the day, people should use the three Foot Over Bridges on Mathura Road. There is also an Underpass for crossing the road by people at Bhairon Marg.
SECURITY PRECAUTIONS
People are advised not to touch unclaimed objects as these could be dangerous. There will be CCTV coverage for watch against anti social elements. People should be careful of pick-pockets and eve-teasers. There will be continuous presence of police to assist people in times of need. People can call telephone nos. 100 & 1095/25844444 for police assistance and traffic issues.
(SANDEEP GOEL)
JOINT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE,
TRAFFIC: DELHI.
