Delhi Traffic Police Announces Closure of Azad Market Railway Underpass for Repairs
Delhi traffic police issues advisory as Azad market railway underpass to remain closed from today; check diversions
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The Azad Market Railway Underpass in New Delhi will be closed from 10 pm on May 30 until 5 am on June 1 for repairs. Traffic diversions will be in effect nightly from June 1 to June 10, affecting routes from Azad Market Chowk and St Stephen’s Hospital.
- 01The Azad Market Railway Underpass will be closed for repairs from 10 pm on May 30 until 5 am on June 1.
- 02Nightly traffic diversions will occur from June 1 to June 10 between 9 pm and 5 am.
- 03Vehicles from Azad Market Chowk will be redirected via DCM Chowk and Rani Jhansi Road.
- 04Traffic from St Stephen’s Hospital will be diverted through Rani Jhansi Flyover and Filmistan.
- 05Commuters are advised to use alternative routes and plan their journeys ahead of time.
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The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory regarding the closure of the Azad Market Railway Underpass on Ram Bagh Road for repair work. The underpass will be completely closed to traffic from 10 pm on May 30 until 5 am on June 1 due to repairs on the damaged M.S. sheet side portion at Box No. 03. Following the reopening, traffic diversions will be implemented nightly from 9 pm to 5 am between June 1 and June 10 to facilitate ongoing repair work. Vehicles coming from Azad Market Chowk will be redirected through DCM Chowk, Rani Jhansi Road, Idgah Chowk, and New Rohtak Road. Additionally, traffic from St Stephen’s Hospital will be diverted via Rani Jhansi Flyover, Filmistan, Idgah Chowk, and Rani Jhansi Road. The Traffic Police has advised commuters to avoid the underpass during this period and to follow traffic rules and directives from personnel on-site to ensure smooth traffic flow during the repairs.
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The closure and diversion will affect daily commuters in the area, potentially increasing travel times and requiring alternative route planning.
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