18 Nov 2022 | 05:22 AM UTC
India: Officials impose traffic restrictions along National Highway 8 and 48 in Gurugram, Haryana State, Nov. 18 due to protest
Traffic restrictions affecting Gurugram, Haryana State, India, Nov. 18 due to protest. Tight security, ground travel delays likely.
Event
Traffic restrictions are affecting National Highway (NH) 8 and 48 passing Gurugram, Haryana State, through 17:00 Nov. 18 due to a planned protest. Activists demanding the creation of an Ahir regiment in the Indian army will hold a day-long protest at the Kherki Daula toll plaza. Officials have banned the movement of freight and passenger vehicles along the affected routes and would typically reroute public buses. Authorities advise travelers between Delhi and neighboring states to take detours.
Security and traffic police deployments are likely to monitor the demonstration and enforce traffic rules. Skirmishes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, especially if activists attempt to march on or block roadways by breaching security cordons. Travel delays and traffic congestion are also likely on alternative routes.
Advice
Confirm transport reservations and road status along affected routes Nov. 18. Allow additional travel time to reach destinations, especially to and from the National Capital Region. Heed all security and traffic advisories.
