Farmers' protest set to march from Noida to Delhi today: Traffic restrictions and alternate routes to keep in mind

Delhi is bracing for another significant farmer-led protest as thousands of farmers, representing the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), and Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), gear up to march into the city today. The demonstration seeks to secure compensation and benefits pledged under the new agricultural laws.
If reports are to go by, the first group of protesters will commence their journey at noon from the Maha Maya flyover in Noida.

Noida and Delhi traffic restrictions

As per reports, thousands of protestors are expected to converge on key routes, Noida authorities have issued a detailed traffic advisory to minimise disruptions. Heavy traffic congestion is expected on the arterial roads, and commuters are advised to plan their journeys wisely.
Amid the ongoing protests, farmers blocked the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway beneath the Mahamaya Flyover, which brought traffic to a standstill for over a 10-km stretch. This caused significant disruptions in the area. If reports are to go by, authorities are actively negotiating with the protestors to resolve the issue and restore traffic flow on the expressway.

The Delhi and Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have set up barricades and checkpoints at all major borders, ensuring strict monitoring of vehicles entering the city. Emergency vehicles will be given priority, and a traffic helpline at 9971009001 is available for real-time assistance.


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Alternate routes to take

If you’re commuting in the Delhi-NCR region today, these are the alternate routes you can take.

• From Chilla Border to Greater Noida: Take the Sector 14-A flyover, proceed through Sector-15’s Golchakkar, then continue via Sandeep Paper Mill Chowk and Jhunjhupura Chowk.
• From DND Border to Delhi: Use the Film City flyover, head to Sector-18, and take the Elevated Road for smoother access.
• From Kalindi Border to Delhi: Take the Mahamaya flyover, then proceed via Sector-37.
• From Greater Noida to Delhi: Use the Charkha Golchakkar and proceed via Kalindi Kunj.
• Via Sector-51 (Greater Noida to Delhi): Opt for the Hajipur underpass, continuing through Kalindi Kunj.
• From Yamuna Expressway: Exit at Jewar toll, head to Khurja, and continue via Jahangirpur.
• From Peripheral Expressway: Avoid Sirska; use Dadri or Dasna exits instead.
  
  
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For stress free travel, commuters are advised to use the Delhi Metro. Authorities are urging commuters to consider this mode of transport to avoid delays and disruptions. Commuters are advised to stay tuned to traffic updates and follow advisories to avoid unexpected delays.

Delhi in the coming days
Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has announced that a group of farmers, led by their leaders, will march on foot to Delhi on December 6. Farmers, under the banners of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13, after their previous march to Delhi was blocked by security forces. Travellers are advised to avoid unnecessary travels.

Daily commuters are advised to follow the alternate routes.