Half-Marathon causes traffic snarls

Despite being a Sunday and the awareness created by the Delhi police, the Delhi half marathon, that began at 7.30 am from central services sports grounds on Vinay Marg in New Delhi here on Sunday, caused a few problems to the commuters.

Many commuters, who were not aware about the traffic restrictions, found caught in the restrictions on stretches around the India Gate. A few of them also tried to argue with the policemen and pass the barricade, but to no avail.

Those who had to reach their offices on the Parliament Street and other roads in the area had a toughs time finding the correct path.

A commuter, who had to reach the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital from India Gate, had to take to Akbar Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Motilal Nehru Marg and Vijay Chowk, Parliament Street, Imtiaz Khan Marg, Gurdwara Rakabganj Road before taking the turn for the hospital.

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