The 1.3-km stretch has been beneath redevelopment from December 1, 2018 (File)
New Delhi:
The busy Chandni Chowk Road, which is at present beneath redevelopment, has been notified as a non-motorised zone, with motorised autos solely being allowed throughout emergency.
According to a gazette notification launched on June 14, no motorcar shall be allowed to ply on the principle Chandni Chowk Road from Red Fort to Fatehpuri Mosque from 9 am to 9 pm on all days.
The 1.3-km stretch has been beneath redevelopment from December 1, 2018, and was focused to be accomplished by November 2020, however obtained delayed as a result of ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“The civic agencies and road maintaining/ owning agencies shall erect corresponding informatory signboards indicating the restrictions in the area for the information and convenience of all concerned,” it mentioned.
However, the restrictions shall not be relevant within the case of emergencies, it mentioned, including that fireside tenders, ambulances, hearse van and autos carrying pregnant girls or sufferers requiring motorized transport, and so on will likely be allowed to ply on the roads.
Some stretches like H.C. Sen Marg as much as Jubli Cinema Cut (Opposite Gandhi Maidan Parking), Rai Kedarnath Marg in the direction of principal Chandni Chowk Road upto T-Point Rai Kedar nath Marg (Town Hall entry highway); Kachha Bagh Road together with Chandni Chowk Metro Station and Ramjas Sr. Secondary School No.3 as much as principal Chandni Chowk Road; Shanti Desai Marg in the direction of principal Chandni Chowk Road as much as T-Point Shanti Desai Marg (Town Hall exit highway) and highway resulting in Bagh Diwar Park as much as principal Chandni Chowk Road (behind Dangal Maidan Parking) may also be free from restrictions.
Other roads the place the restrictions received”t apply are Netaji Subhash Marg, Jama Masjid Road as much as Chawri Bazar Road crossing, Chawri Bazar Road as much as Hauz Qazi Chowk; Lal Kuan Road upto T-Point Katra Bariyan Road and Katra Bariyan Road as much as Fatehpuri Mosque T-Point.
Chandni Chowk is thought to be one of many oldest and main markets not solely in Delhi but additionally within the nation. However, site visitors has been a principal subject on the busy Chandni Chowk stretch.
Earlier this 12 months, the Delhi authorities had mentioned that the beautification venture of Chandni Chowk has been accomplished at an estimated value of Rs 99 crore. It had mentioned “no stone has been left unturned to enhance the beauty of the historical site”.
“So, be it using granite tiles or planting small and big plants on both sides of the road, the administration did a host of things to make Chandni Chowk look “inexperienced and exquisite” and “a sight to behold”, the government had said.
“For non-motorised autos, 5 to 10 metres huge pavement has been constructed on both aspect of the highway. There can also be a 2.5-metre footpath on both aspect of the highway. Electric autos may also be operated for the comfort of the senior residents. Also, through the reconstruction course of, the wants of the disabled have additionally been taken care of,” it mentioned.
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