Traffic will be affected near ITO due to political party's protest: Delhi Police

New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Saturday said traffic will be affected at ITO in view of a political party's protest at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Marg, officials said.

Taking to X, the police asked commuters to avoid the roads leading up to ITO.

"In view of a political party's protest at DDU Marg, traffic will remain heavy at ITO Chowk, Minto Road and other nearby roads. DDU Marg may be closed for traffic movement from 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM. Kindly avoid these roads and plan your journey accordingly," the police wrote on the microblogging platform. 

Traffic Advisory

In view of a political party's protest at DDU Marg, traffic will remain heavy at ITO Chowk, Minto Road and other nearby roads. DDU Marg may be closed for traffic movement from 11.00 AM to 01:30 PM. Kindly avoid these roads and plan your journey accordingly.

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 20, 2024

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