India, March 24 -- All large and heavy commercial goods vehicles have been directed to avoid the Sheetla Mata Mandir Road until April 4 due to an ongoing festival at the temple and nearby areas, district traffic police said on Monday.

According to a traffic advisory issued on Monday, the diversion is aimed at decongesting the 700-metre stretch from Sheetla Mata Mandir Road to Lt Atul Kataria Marg to manage large crowds during the Navaratis, officials privy to the matter said.

Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Dr Rajesh Mohan said that diversions have been planned for trucks, trailers and commercial carriers to accommodate the influx of devotees. "Commuters heading towards Najafgarh and Dwarka via Signature Towers can take the righ...