Source : PTI | Entry of heavy goods vehicles from Gurugram into Delhi will remain prohibited during specified hours from August 12 to 15 in view of the Independence Day celebrations, police said on Tuesday.
According to a traffic advisory issued by the Gurugram traffic police, movement of heavy goods vehicles towards Delhi will be restricted from 5 pm on August 12 to 1:30 pm on August 13, and from 5 pm on August 14 to 1:30 pm on August 15.
Vehicles carrying essential commodities such as milk, fruits and vegetables, as well as ambulances and fire tenders, will be exempted from the restrictions, police said.
Passenger vehicles travelling to the airport will also be allowed to proceed towards Delhi via NH-48. Private vehicles can also use the Dwarka Expressway to reach the airport, the advisory said.
There will be no restriction on vehicles travelling from Gurugram towards Palwal, Nuh, Faridabad, Jhajjar, Rewari and Rajasthan, police said.
However, the entry of heavy goods vehicles into Delhi through NH-48 and other national highways will remain completely prohibited during the specified periods.
The advisory was issued after DCP Traffic Prateek Gahlot held a meeting with traffic officials and inspectors on Tuesday to review preparations for Independence Day 2026.
Gahlot directed officials and personnel to remain alert and ensure smooth traffic management during the celebrations, police said.
The Gurugram traffic police also appealed to heavy goods vehicle drivers and owners, as well as truck and canter union representatives, to cooperate by avoiding movement towards Delhi during the restricted hours.
