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Here's how the refurbished Central Vista Avenue looks like, set to open this week
The Central Vista Avenue that will be open to the masses on September 8 stretches from Vijay Chowk to India Gate.
Updated on: Sep 06, 2022 5:05 PM IST
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The ministry of housing and urban affairs on Monday released pictures of the lawns and other facilities stretching from Vijay Chowk to the India Gate. The revamped Central Vista Avenue along the Rajpath will have state-wise food stalls, red granite walkways with greenery all around, vending zones, parking lots and round-the-clock security. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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On September 8 evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the entire stretch, which has been renovated under his government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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On the day of the inauguration, visitors will not be allowed on the stretch from the India Gate to Man Singh Road, but they can access the remaining part. The entire stretch will be thrown open to the public from September 9. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), an executing agency of the project, has set up five vending zones where 40 vendors each will be allowed and according to the plan, they will not be allowed to sell their items to visitors in the garden area. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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The redevelopment project of the Central Vista, the nation's power corridor, also envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common central secretariat, a new residence of the prime minister, a prime minister's office, and a new vice-president's enclave. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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A senior official said there would be two blocks near the India Gate and each block has eight shops, adding that some states have shown their interest to set up their food stalls. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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"Ice cream carts will only be allowed in the vending zones. Although we have not taken any decision, we will ensure that these ice cream trolleys are not allowed along roads," official said. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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The Centre has decided to rename Rajpath and Centre Vista lawns stretching from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate as 'Kartavya Path', official sources said on Monday. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has convened a special meeting on September 7 and the proposal will be placed before it. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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"The entire road and area from the Netaji statue at India Gate to the Rashtrapati Bhavan will be known as Kartavyapath," sources said. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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Rajpath was known as Kingsway during British Rule. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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In PM Modi's Independence Day speech this year, he stressed about the abolition of symbols that reflect the colonial mindset. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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Traffic restrictions will be put in place in the parts of central Delhi on Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Central Vista Avenue, officials said on Tuesday. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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Delhi Police said elaborate arrangements have been made in order to facilitate the safety of pedestrians, including children and to ensure smooth movement of traffic in the New Delhi district. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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General traffic will be diverted from the specific roads from 6 pm to 9 pm. According to the traffic advisory, traffic movement will be diverted from roads such as Tilak Marg (From C-Hexagon to Bhagwan Dass Road Crossing), Purana Quila Road (From C-Hexagon to Mathura Road), Shershah Road (from C-Hexagon to Mathura Road). (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg (From C-Hexagon to Subramanian Bharti Marg Crossing), Pandara Road (from C-Hexagon to Subramanian Bharti Marg Crossing), Shahjahan Road (from C-Hexagon to Q-point), Akbar Road (from C-Hexagon to RoundAbout Mansingh Road), Ashoka Road (from C-Hexagon to R/A Jaswant Singh Road), it said. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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K.G Marg (from C-Hexagon to Madhav Rao Scindia Marg Crossing), Copernicus Marg (from C-Hexagon to Madhav Rao Scindia Marg Crossing) from 6 pm to 9 pm, the advisory added. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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Commuters using two-wheelers, three-wheelers and four-wheelers are requested to plan their journey in advance accordingly and avoid roads such as W-Point, Mathura Road, Ashoka Road, Q-Point, Prithvi Raj Road, Akbar Road, Subramanian Bharti Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Rajesh Pilot Marg. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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Similarly, roundabout Windsor Place, roundabout Claridge Hotel, Man Singh Road, roundabout MLNP, Janpath, Firoz Shah Road, roundabout Mandi House and Sikandra Road as these points and junctions are expected to witness a heavy volume of traffic. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) and other public transport authorities are also requested to plan the movement of their fleet vehicles in advance and avoid the above-mentioned roads for the convenience of the general public. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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DTC has also been requested to organise a 'Park & Ride' facility from the following pick-up points to C-Hexagon -- Bhairon Road, Rajghat, Connaught Place and JLN Stadium. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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In view of a large number of expected footfall, people are advised to avoid using their private vehicles and cabs to travel to Central Vista. Instead, they should use public transport or avail 'Park & Ride' facility, the traffic police advisory added. (Ministry of housing and urban affairs)
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