G20 Summit Traffic Advisory: New Delhi District (September 8-10, 2023)
The city is set to see a series of traffic restrictions in light of important events in the New Delhi district. Below is a comprehensive list of the guidelines:
Vehicle Restrictions:
- HGVs, MGVs, and LGVs: Not permitted to enter Delhi from 21:00 hours on 07.09.2023 to 23:59 hours on 10.09.2023.
- Essential Commodities: Vehicles with valid “no-entry permissions” carrying items like milk, fruits, medical supplies, etc. will be allowed.
- Taxi and TSR Restrictions: No TSR and taxi permitted in New Delhi district from 05:00 hours of 09.09.2023 to 23:59 hours on 10.09.2023.
- Commercial Vehicles: Allowed to move on Ring Road and beyond towards Delhi borders.
- Specific Permissions: Taxis transporting residents, tourists with valid hotel bookings, and those heading to the New Delhi railway station are exempted.
- Emergency and Essential Services: Vehicles from armed forces, police, disaster management, fire tenders, ambulances, and road maintenance, electric and water supply, communication networks can move freely.
Establishments and Services:
- Governmental Entities: All Central and State government bodies, educational institutions in the NCT of Delhi will be closed from September 8-10.
- Commercial Entities: All banks, financial institutions, shops, and businesses in the New Delhi Police District will remain shut during the aforementioned period.
Specific Road Restrictions:
- No entry on Mathura Road beyond Ashram Chowk, Bhairon Marg, and Purana Qila Road.
- NH-48 towards Dhaula Kuan will see no vehicular movement, and traffic will be diverted to Rao Tula Ram Marg-Olaf Palme Marg.
- Probable traffic constraints in areas from Geeta Colony to Shanti Van Chowk, Vikas Marg to ITO, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg to Rajghat Chowk, and Minto Road to Guru Nanak Chowk.
Additional Facilities by Delhi Traffic Police:
- Virtual help desk for live VIP movement tracking.
- A dedicated Ambulance Assistance Control Room.
- Coordinated mapping efforts with Google Maps for real-time updates.