Delhi’s Chandni Chowk Road Notified As “Non-Motorised” Zone

New Delhi:

The busy Chandni Chowk Street, which is at the moment underneath redevelopment, has been notified as a non-motorised zone, with motorised autos solely being allowed throughout emergency.

In line with a gazette notification launched on June 14, no motorized vehicle shall be allowed to ply on the primary Chandni Chowk Street from Crimson Fort to Fatehpuri Mosque from 9 am to 9 pm on all days.

The 1.3-km stretch has been underneath redevelopment from December 1, 2018, and was focused to be accomplished by November 2020, however received delayed because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

“The civic businesses and street sustaining/ proudly owning businesses shall erect corresponding informatory signboards indicating the restrictions within the space for the data and comfort of all involved,” it mentioned.

Nonetheless, the restrictions shall not be relevant within the case of emergencies, it mentioned, including that fireplace tenders, ambulances, hearse van and autos carrying pregnant ladies 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 Reduce (Reverse Gandhi Maidan Parking), Rai Kedarnath Marg in direction of predominant Chandni Chowk Street upto T-Level Rai Kedar nath Marg (City Corridor entry street); Kachha Bagh Street together with Chandni Chowk Metro Station and Ramjas Sr. Secondary College No.3 as much as predominant Chandni Chowk Street; Shanti Desai Marg in direction of predominant Chandni Chowk Street as much as T-Level Shanti Desai Marg (City Corridor exit street) and street resulting in Bagh Diwar Park as much as predominant Chandni Chowk Street (behind Dangal Maidan Parking) will even be free from restrictions.

Different roads the place the restrictions gained”t apply are Netaji Subhash Marg, Jama Masjid Street as much as Chawri Bazar Street crossing, Chawri Bazar Street as much as Hauz Qazi Chowk; Lal Kuan Street upto T-Level Katra Bariyan Street and Katra Bariyan Street as much as Fatehpuri Mosque T-Level.

Chandni Chowk is thought to be one of many oldest and main markets not solely in Delhi but in addition within the nation. Nonetheless, visitors has been a predominant concern on the busy Chandni Chowk stretch.

Earlier this 12 months, the Delhi authorities had mentioned that the beautification challenge of Chandni Chowk has been accomplished at an estimated value of Rs 99 crore. It had mentioned “no stone has been left unturned to reinforce the fantastic thing about the historic website”.

“So, be it utilizing granite tiles or planting small and large vegetation on each side of the street, the administration did a number of issues to make Chandni Chowk look “inexperienced and exquisite” and “a sight to behold”, the federal government had mentioned.

“For non-motorised autos, 5 to 10 metres vast pavement has been constructed on both aspect of the street. There may be additionally a 2.5-metre footpath on both aspect of the street. Electrical autos will even be operated for the comfort of the senior residents. Additionally, throughout the reconstruction course of, the wants of the disabled have additionally been taken care of,” it mentioned.

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