Farmers’ Protest March from Noida to Delhi: Traffic Advisory and Routes to Avoid

Farmers’ Protest: Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) along with other farmer organisations like Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has given a call to march towards Delhi on Monday (Dec 2).

“We are prepared for our march to Delhi. On December 2, we will assemble under the Maha Maya flyover in Noida at noon and proceed to demand compensation and benefits in line with the new agricultural laws,” Khalifa said in a statement to ANI on Sunday.

The protest will be for compensation and benefits as promised under new farm laws. Led by BKP leader Sukhbir Khalifa, the first group will start from Maha Maya flyover in Noida at noon on Dec 2.

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Farmers will take their protest to Winter Session of Parliament where discussions are going on to highlight 5 major demands including compensation under new farm policies.

Delhi-Noida border security

In view of the protest, police in Delhi and Gautam Buddh Nagar have put up barricades at Noida-Delhi border entry points to stop the farmers from entering the city.

Authorities have also announced vehicle checking and some roads have been diverted. Commuters are advised to use metro to avoid traffic congestion.

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Traffic advisory issued amid farmers’ march

To avoid inconvenience, Noida authorities have issued a traffic advisory for potential bottlenecks on major routes. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes or metro.

Heavy vehicles are not allowed to enter Delhi from Yamuna Expressway, Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and Surajpur.

What are the alternate routes suggested by traffic police?

Chilla Border to Greater Noida: The traffic police advised commuters to use the Sector 14-A flyover, pass through Golchakkar in Sector-15, and continue via Sandeep Paper Mill Chowk and Jhunjhupura Chowk.

DND Border to Delhi: Travel via the Film City flyover, proceed to Sector-18, and use the Elevated Road for access to Delhi.

Kalindi Border to Delhi: Take the Mahamaya flyover, proceed through Sector-37, and enter Delhi.

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