GURGAON: The entry of heavy goods vehicles into Delhi will be restricted from Aug 12 to 15 ahead of Independence Day celebrations. However, passenger vehicles traveling to the airport via NH8, as well as vehicles carrying essential items, will not be affected by these restrictions.
“Heavy goods vehicles will be prohibited from Aug 12, 5pm to Aug 13, noon, and again from Aug 14, 5pm to Aug 15, noon.
However, vehicles carrying essential goods such as milk, fruits, vegetables, ambulances, and fire engines heading towards Delhi will not be stopped,” said an official.
DCP (traffic) Virender Vij said that to enforce these restrictions, the traffic police has set up 15 checkpoints across the city, which will be operational for 24 hours.
Around 240 staffers, including 6 traffic inspectors, 36 zonal officers, and other traffic personnel, will be deployed at these checkpoints to ensure smooth traffic flow and compliance with the restrictions.
Police officials have appealed to all heavy goods vehicle drivers, owners, and those heading truck and canter unions to cooperate by avoiding the route towards Delhi during the specified timings. “This is a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and security. It will also help us avoid any inconvenience to the general public during the Independence Day celebrations,” the DCP said.
Vehicles from Gurgaon heading to other districts such as Palwal, Mewat, Faridabad, Jhajjar, Rewari, and Rajasthan will not face any restrictions.
