Stretch of Roshnara Road to remain shut for DMRC's work
The closure is for using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) at the site.
Delhi Traffic Police has planned out diversions for heavy and commercial vehicles, four-wheelers and DTC buses. The diversion point is Burf Khana Chowk. Lala Jagannath Marg is the alternative route. Two specific alternative DTC bus routes towards Shakti Nagar Chowk have also been announced. These will pass through Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Marg, Malka Ganj Chowk, Ramjas College, Ghanta Ghar and TT Park, depending on the route taken.
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