Key Lutyens' Delhi stretch set for yearlong closure for metro construction work from February 23

Pandit Pant Marg between GRG Circle and PM Circle will remain closed for general traffic movement for around 12 months February 23 onwards in view of the construction of the underground Yuge Yugeen Bharat Metro Station, Delhi Traffic Police said in an advisory issued Saturday. According to the advisory, the stretch will be shut to facilitate Delhi Metro construction work, and commuters should plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience. The traffic police said vehicles coming on Pandit Pant Marg from Gol Dak Khana are advised to take Dr Bishambar Das Marg, proceed towards Gurudwara Rakabganj Road (GRG Road) and then use Church Lane towards Church Road. Similarly, vehicles coming from Church Road have been advised to take the lane for going towards GRG Road, Talkatora Road and Pandit Pant Marg. To ease congestion in the area, the police have suggested alternative routes including Sansad Marg, Patel Chowk Roundabout, Ashoka Road, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Bishambar Das Road, Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Road and Mahadev Road. The advisory urged commuters to cooperate by avoiding or bypassing the affected stretch, and to make maximum use of public transport to ensure a safe and smooth journey. People travelling towards ISBTs, railway stations and airports have been advised to carefully plan their travel with sufficient time in hand in view of the restrictions.