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In view of the BRICS Summit, Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday issued a detailed advisory announcing diversions at 22 points and regulating vehicular movement on more than 35 roads. The restrictions will remain in place from 8 am to 8 pm on Sunday, the final day of the three-day summit being held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan. Several important roads in central and south Delhi will be affected, including Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Africa Avenue Road, Satya Marg, Shanti Path, Janpath, Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Niti Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Kemal Ataturk Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Press Enclave Road, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Josef Broz Tito Marg and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg. At Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, traffic on Mathura Road and Tilak Marg wil
Several key roads in the national capital will see diversions between 11 am and 3 pm on Tuesday owing to a motorcade rehearsal ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, Delhi Traffic Police said. The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam between September 11 and 13. The traffic advisory identifies 22 diversion points and more than 35 roads that will be affected during the rehearsal. Traffic will be affected on, among other roads, Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Tees January Marg, Rajesh Pilot Marg, Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Mathura Road, Moti Lal Nehru Marg, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Brig Hoshiyar Singh Marg, Africa Avenue Road, Satya Marg, Shanti Path, and Janpath. Ashoka Road, Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Marg, Ranjeet Singh Flyover, Niti Marg, Panchsheel Marg, Kemal Attaturk Marg, APJ Abdul Kalam Road, Press Enclave Road, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Josef Broz Tito Marg, and Lala Lajpat Rai Marg will also be hit. At Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, traffic w
Delhi witnessed heavy traffic congestion at several key stretches on Friday as the city saw increased movement on Raksha Bandhan, with long queues of vehicles reported on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, MB Road, Kalindi Kunj, Pragati Maidan and Akshardham, while the metro also saw a heavy rush of passengers. The congestion on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, which began before the festival weekend, continued for several hours, with vehicles moving slowly and traffic teams deployed to regulate movement. Heavy traffic was also reported on MB Road in the Chhatarpur area, with long queues stretching for considerable distances. The Lado Sarai Old MB Road traffic signal also witnessed regular congestion, with commuters raising concerns over buses allegedly jumping red lights and obstructing pedestrians at zebra crossings. Kalindi Kunj remained another major bottleneck, with commuters reporting traffic jams towards the Delhi side and describing congestion on the stretch as a daily ...
Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday issued an advisory in view of a demonstration scheduled at Kisan Ghat from 8.30 am, informing commuters of possible diversions and congestion on several key stretches. According to the advisory, diversions may be enforced on a need basis to ensure smooth traffic management and public safety. They said traffic is likely to be diverted from Delhi Gate, Rajghat Crossing, Guru Nanak Chowk, Shantivan Chowk, Rajghat DTC Depot and the IP Flyover. Motorists have also been advised to avoid Satyagrah Marg, Velodrome Road, Rajghat DTC Depot Road, Rajghat DTC Bypass Road and surrounding stretches, where traffic movement is expected to be affected due to the gathering. The Traffic Police urged commuters heading towards the airport, railway stations and adjoining areas to plan their journey in advance and use navigation applications for real-time traffic updates. People have also been advised to follow the directions of the traffic personnel deployed on the groun
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Sunday urged people to follow traffic rules and cooperate with the traffic police in ensuring safer and smoother movement on city roads. In a post on X, Sandhu said adherence to traffic regulations is an essential civic responsibility and important for reducing congestion, preventing accidents and lowering air pollution caused by vehicles stuck in traffic snarls. "I have directed traffic police to expand its enforcement drive across Delhi. You can also empower this movement by using the 'Traffic Prahari' app to report these violations and earn rewards for your contribution to road safety," he said. The lieutenant governor appealed to people to avoid wrong-side driving, signal jumping and dangerous jaywalking, while also stressing responsible parking and the use of helmets and seatbelts. "Simple actions such as responsible parking and wearing helmets and seatbelts reflect our concern for fellow citizens as well as our own families,"
Traffic movement in central Delhi is likely to be affected on April 8 in view of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, police said. According to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police, congestion is expected on key stretches around the stadium from 12 pm to midnight, with the match between the Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans scheduled between 7 pm and 10.30 pm. The advisory said that, depending on traffic conditions, diversions and restrictions may be imposed on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and JLN Marg during the day. Movement of heavy and commercial vehicles will remain prohibited on these corridors, including stretches between Daryaganj and Delhi Gate, Delhi Gate to Guru Nanak Chowk, and ITO to Delhi Gate, the advisory read. Commuters have been advised to avoid JLN Marg (Rajghat to Delhi Gate), Asaf Ali Road (Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate), and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg (Delhi Gate to ITO) in both carriageways, it added. Entry to the stadium will be
Delhi Traffic Police has announced traffic restrictions around the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium near the Raj Ghat on Saturday in view of Honey Singh's concert, officials said on Friday. According to an advisory issued by Delhi Traffic Police, congestion is expected between 2 pm and 10 pm due to the arrival of audience for the concert scheduled at the stadium from 4 pm to 11 pm. The stretches likely to be affected include IP Marg (MGM Road), Vikas Marg and the Ring Road stretch between Rajghat and IP Depot. Traffic diversion and restrictions will be in place on IP Marg and Vikas Marg, while heavy vehicles will not be allowed to ply on the stretch from Rajghat to IP Marg during the specified period, the advisory said. Parking will not be permitted on Ring Road from Rajghat to the IP Flyover on both carriageways. Vehicles found parked along the roadside will be towed away and prosecuted as per law, the advisory said. Police said entry arrangements for spectators have been planned thr
Traffic movement in parts of north Delhi is likely to remain affected on Wednesday in view of an official function at Lok Niwas, police said. The function will be held from 11 am to 4 pm due to which traffic may be affected on several key stretches including ITO Chowk, Ring Road, Mall Road, Rajpur Road, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Chauburja Marg, Bhiku Ram Jain Marg, Shamnath Marg, Boulevard Road and Lok Niwas Marg, according to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police. The police said diversions may be implemented as per need at several points including PS Civil Lines red light, Shamnath Marg red light, Tis Hazari Court red light, Khoya Mandi U-turn, Khyber Pass red light, St Stephen's red light, Rajpur Authority Cut and MCD Chowk. "All vehicles will be diverted from these points as and when required, except emergency vehicles," the advisory said. No commercial vehicles will be allowed on the Raj Niwas Marg from 10 am to 4 pm, it added.
Vehicular movement in parts of north Delhi is expected to be affected on Sunday morning due to an official function at the DDA Utsav Sthal in Dheerpur. Several housing projects and sections of the Delhi Metro will be inaugurated during the event, according to the Delhi Traffic Police. An advisory issued on Saturday stated that a gathering of around 25,000 people is expected at the venue. Traffic restrictions will be in place from 7.30 am to 2 pm. During this period, only vehicles with valid labels will be allowed on certain stretches. Shanti Swaroop Tyagi Marg from Camp Chowk to Burari Chowk, and Shah Alam Bandh Marg from the Shanti Swaroop Tyagi Marg T-point to Majlis Park red light will be closed for general traffic. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid Arihant Marg, Shanti Swaroop Tyagi Marg, Shah Alam Bandh Marg and the Outer Ring Road (Dr K B Hedgewar Marg) during the restricted hours. From Kingsway Camp Chowk, traffic will not be allowed towards the venue or Burari Ch