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Delhi Airport Advises Passengers to Plan Ahead Amid Protest
A protest was planned in Delhi for Saturday.
Because of it, security was increased and some roads could be restricted.
Delhi Airport asked travellers to leave extra time to get to or from the airport.
It also suggested using options such as cabs and buses.
Police announced traffic diversions and advised people to avoid trips they did not need to make.
Some internet services were restricted in part of central Delhi.
Forty-five Metro stations were closed from Friday night until Saturday evening.
Officials said traffic arrangements could change based on conditions on the ground.
Delhi Airport urged passengers travelling to and from the airport on Saturday to plan ahead and allow extra commute time.
The advisory cited heightened security arrangements and expected traffic restrictions linked to a planned CJP protest.
Passengers were advised to consider cabs, city buses and other available transport options.
Delhi Police announced diversions and urged commuters heading to railway stations, ISBTs or the airport through New Delhi and Central Delhi to allow extra time.
Internet curbs were imposed around Janpath-Kartavya Path, while 45 Metro stations were closed from 9 p.m. Friday until Saturday evening.
- Who
- Delhi Airport, Delhi Police and passengers and commuters in Delhi; the planned protest was attributed to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- What
- The airport issued a travel advisory asking passengers to plan ahead, while police announced traffic diversions and other restrictions.
- Where
- Delhi, including routes in New Delhi and Central Delhi and the Janpath-Kartavya Path area.
- When
- Ahead of Saturday's planned protest; 45 Metro stations were closed from 9 p.m. Friday until Saturday evening.
- Why
- Authorities cited heightened security, anticipated traffic restrictions and law-and-order arrangements linked to the planned protest.
Authorities' precautions
Commuters' travel needs
Security and access
Authorities' precautions
Authorities cited security arrangements and expected traffic restrictions, and advised avoiding non-essential travel.
Commuters' travel needs
Passengers and commuters still needed to reach the airport, railway stations and other destinations, so they were advised to allow extra time and consider alternative transport.
Key facts
- Airport guidance
- Plan journeys in advance and allow additional commute time.
- Suggested transport
- Cabs, city buses and other available modes.
- Police advice
- Avoid non-essential travel and allow extra time when heading to railway stations, ISBTs or the airport via New Delhi and Central Delhi.
- Metro closures
- 45 Delhi Metro stations were closed from 9 p.m. Friday until Saturday evening.
- Internet restrictions
- Curbs were enforced around the Janpath-Kartavya Path area.
- Traffic updates
- Delhi Police said measures could be adjusted based on real-time conditions and directed people to official channels for updates.
Quotes
Delhi Airport
The airport authority that issued the travel advisory.
“Passengers are advised to consider available alternative modes of transport, including cabs, city buses and other modes, as appropriate, to facilitate access to and from the airport. We appreciate your cooperation and wish you a safe and pleasant journey.”
thehansindia.com
“In view of the enhanced security arrangements and anticipated traffic restrictions in Delhi, passengers travelling to and from Delhi Airport are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional time for their commute.”
thehansindia.com
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