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Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting 20 July, warning of heavy traffic and restrictions in the area. Commuters are advised to avoid certain routes and plan journeys in advance for smoother travel. Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory detailing traffic arrangements ahead of the Monsoon Session beginning 20 July,(Hindustan Times)Delhi Traffic Police recently issued an advisory ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament which is slated to begin on 20 July. Announcing Special traffic arrangement, the advisory warned against heavy vehicular movement and traffic restrictions in and around the Parliament area.In a social media post on X on Saturday, Delhi Traffic Police stated, “Special traffic arrangements will be in place during the Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026, commencing from 20.07.2026 in the jurisdiction of New Delhi Range.” The advisory listed several routes that the commuters must avoid due to closure and blockade. Traffic Police even provided a list of alternate routes that motorists can take to avoid restricted roads during peak hours.“In view of the anticipated increase in vehicular traffic movements in the area, and traffic restrictions, the general public is advised to avoid the following roads and junctions, as far as possible, to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel,” the advisory states. Furthermore, Traffic Police advised commuters to plan their journey in advance and allow extra travel time. Notably, the monsoon session of Parliament will conclude on 13 August.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSCommuters should avoid Rafi Marg, Motilal Nehru Marg, Maulana Azad Road, K Kamoraj Marg, Raisina Road, Rajendra Prasad Road, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road, Talkatora Road, and several others due to traffic restrictions.Commuters can use alternate routes such as Janpath, Man Singh Road, Akbar Road, Teen Mut Marg, Shanti Path, and others to navigate around the traffic restrictions.Traffic restrictions are in place due to anticipated heavy vehicular movement in the area during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on 20 July 2026.Commuters can follow Delhi Traffic Police on their official website or social media channels for real-time updates and assistance regarding traffic conditions during the Monsoon Session.Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, and use the provided alternate routes to avoid restricted roads.Routes to avoidRoutes to avoid are listed below:Rafi MargMotilal Nehru MargMaulana Azad RoadK KamorajMargRaisina RoadRajendra Prasad RoadParliament StreetAshoka RoadTalkatora RoadPandit Pant MargRakab Ganj Gurudwara RoadVjay ChowkBoat ClubR/A Rail BhawanR/A Sunehri MasjidR/APatel ChowkR/A Boota SinghR/A Prime ChowkR/A GRGR/A Jalebi ChowkRoutes to takeCommuters must take the following alternate routes during restricted traffic hours.JanpathMan Singh RoadAkbar RoadTeen Mut MargShanti PathMaulana Abdul Kalam Azad RoadKamal Ataturk MargPanchsheel MargVinay MargOuter Circle, Connaught PlaceBaba Kharak Singh MargR/A Ram Manohar Lohia HospitalMother Teresa Crescent Road11 MurtiSardar Patel MargFor real-time updates and assistance, follow the given below official website and channels of Delhi Traffic PoliceWebsite: https://traffic.delhipolice.gov.inFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dtptrafficPlatform X: https://x.com/dtptratfficInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dtptrafficWhatsApp; 8750871493Helpline Numbers: 1095 / 011-25844444The all-party meeting convened by the government is taking place today, 19 July, where the Centre is expected to outline its legislative agenda. This meeting, which is a long-standing convention before every Parliament session, began at 11:00 am in the Main Committee Room of Parliament House Annexe. Opposition parties are expected to demand ouster of Union Education Minister Dharemendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak and raise the issue of activist Sonam Wangchuk being shifted
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