As a measure to help Delhi’s struggle with space management and pollution control, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is planning to declare the iconic Connaught Place (CP), a vehicle-free zone. By Kumar Shree
Delhi’s iconic Connaught Place (CP) is one of the most preferred hangout destinations for Delhiites. Be it a weekday or a weekend, the ever-so-charming CP is always beaming with visitors.
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A huge number of residents and tourists prefer driving to CP, thus, making it over-crowded and prone to pollution. Realising the same (and the fact that CP should mainly be explored on foot), the NDMC has decided to declare CP a vehicle-free zone, making it more pedestrian-friendly. A similar process has been successfully implemented in Karol Bagh market area in the past.
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The NDMC has carried the pilot project on Sundays and is devising a final plan for the same. Here are some of the changes that would come in place if the implementation happens:
- Vehicles will not be allowed to enter the inner circle of the Connaught Place.
- The parking lots and the Palika Bazaar’s underground parking will be available only to vehicles destined to Connaught Place.
- Autos and taxis will also be restricted from entering the inner circle and will be allowed to use the middle circle for exit to outer circle.
- Pick and drop facility for taxis and autos will be allowed only on selected spots in the radial roads, i.e., roads connecting the middle and outer circle.
- There will be no change in the current entry and exit points to the inner circle and the parking lot to keep away any sort of inconvenience.
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In order to ensure smooth implementation of the changes and to make it less of a hassle for the public, traffic police consultants, civic wardens and NDMC security staff will be present in the area for helping commuters.
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