Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory for today in view of singer Diljit Dosanjh’s live music concert at Jawaharlal Nehru-JLN Stadium. The restrictions and diversions will remain in force from 1 PM till midnight.
According to the advisory, the traffic will be affected near Bhishm Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg between Defence Colony Flyover and Lodhi Colony Flyover, Arch Bishop Marg, 4th Avenue Road, 5th Avenue Road, Internal roads of CGO Complex and around JLN Stadium.
Traffic may also be disrupted on Barapullah Flyover between INA to Jangpura Metro Station Gate No.2, Dayal Singh College Road and internal roads of Lodhi Colony. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, avoid affected roads around JLN Stadium, and use public transport. Passengers using the Violet Line can alight at JLN Stadium or Jangpura Metro stations to reach Gates 13, 14 and 17.
Those using the Yellow Line can alight at INA or Jor Bagh Metro station. Delhi Traffic Police has requested motorists to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed in the area.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced an extension of Metro train services on all Lines, except the Airport Express Line, till midnight tonight. DMRC said it will operate additional train trips across the network to help spectators disperse smoothly after the event. It added that standby trains will also be kept ready for deployment, if required, to cater to any unforeseen surge in passenger traffic.
