New Delhi: Cars and buses will not be allowed into Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi, for three months starting February, as authorities look to fight pollution as well as congestion in the area.
According to reports, this action has been taken as a pilot project as a preparation for the launch of the smart city plan. The ban on the movement of cars and buses in the area has been imposed in middle and inner circles of Connaught Place.
In order to ensure that the general public is not put to too much inconvenience, special arrangements have been made for ‘park and ride’ services. The central location for parking will be Shivaji Stadium, Baba Kharag Singh Marg and Palika parking. Over 4,000 parking reservations are available in these areas cumulatively.
Connaught Place is packed with tall buildings, offices, showrooms, markets and hangout points. It is amongst the most visited places in the city. CP is also the world’s seventh most costliest office address, according to reports.
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