New Delhi: To ease overcrowding on New Year's eve in Connaught Place area, exit from Rajiv Chowk metro station will not be allowed from 9 pm onwards, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a statement.
However, entry of passengers will be allowed till the departure of the last train from the Rajiv Chowk Metro station.
"As advised by the Delhi Police, to ease overcrowding on New Year's Eve (31st December, 2022), exit from Rajiv Chowk Metro station will not be allowed from 9 PM onwards. However, entry of passengers will be allowed till the departure of the last train from the Rajiv Chowk Metro station. Commuters are requested to plan their journey accordingly," DMRC said.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have planned several measures to ensure that people enjoy New Year's Eve safely.
According to Delhi Police, "Motorists, who want to go to Connaught Place (CP) , can park their vehicles Near Gole Dak Khana on Kali Bari Marg, Pt. Pant Marg, Bhai Veer Singh Marg, Near Patel Chowk on Rakab Ganj Road behind AIR, Near Mandi House on Copernicus Marg upto Baroda House, Near Minto Road on D.D. Upadhaya Marg and Press Road area, Near Panchkuian Road on R.K. Ashram Marg, Chitragupta Road and Basant Road towards Paharganj, Near K.G. Marg-Ferozshah Road Crossing on Copernicus Lane as well as K.G. Marg towards C hexagon, Near R/A Bengali market - on Babar Road and Tansen Marg, Near Windsor Place." (with ANI inputs)
