As farmer unions from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh gear up for a protest march towards Delhi on February 13, travelers commuting between Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana are advised to plan their routes meticulously to avoid disruptions and delays. Here’s a comprehensive guide to navigating the roads on that day:
Delhi to Chandigarh:
- Route 1: Delhi to Sonipat – Panipat – Karnal – Indri – Ladwa (Kurukshetra) – Umri Chowk – Ladwa – Radaur – Yamunanagar on NH344A – Mulana – Shahzadpur – Barwala – Panchkula – Chandigarh.
- Route 2: Delhi to Kurukshetra – Shahbad – Saha – Shahzadpur – Panchkula – Chandigarh.
Delhi to Punjab (Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar):
- Delhi to Sonipat – Panipat – Karnal – Pipli Chowk (turn left) – Kurukshetra city – Pehowa – Cheeka – Patiala – Ludhiana – Jalandhar – Amritsar.
Punjab (Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala, Ludhiana) to Delhi:
- Amritsar to Jalandhar to Ludhiana to Cheeka to Pehowa – NH 152D – Delhi.
Chandigarh to Delhi:
- Route 1: Chandigarh – Panchkula – Ramgarh – Barwala – Shahzadpur – Mulana – NH 344 – Yamunanagar – Radaur – Ladwa – Indri – Karnal – NH 44 – Panipat – Sonipat – Delhi.
- Route 2: Chandigarh – Panchkula – Ramgarh – Barwala – Shahzadpur – Saha – Shahbad – Pipli – Karnal – NH 44 – Panipat – Sonipat – Delhi.
Hisar to Chandigarh (and vice versa):
- Hisar to Barwala – Narvana – Kaithal – Cheeka – Patiala – Chandigarh.
Narnaul or Rohtak to Chandigarh (and vice versa):
- NH 152D to Pehowa – Cheeka – Patiala – Chandigarh.
Ambala to Chandigarh (and vice versa):
- Ambala city – Ambala cantonment – Capital Chowk – Saha – Shahzadpur – Ramgarh – Panchkula – Chandigarh.
By adhering to these alternate routes and staying updated on the latest developments, travelers can navigate safely and efficiently amidst the ongoing protests, ensuring minimal disruption to their journeys. Stay informed, stay safe.