G20 Summit in Delhi, a prominent international gathering of world leaders has arrived in the national capital to attend the crucial conclave. Delhi has witnessed the implementation of strict traffic regulations on Saturday. In an official statement, Delhi Traffic Police said, “Entry of goods vehicles (HGV/MGV/LGV) except engaged in essential services has been restricted in Delhi.
All modes of transport i.e., Buses, TSR/taxis, etc. on Ring Road and road network beyond Ring Road towards the borders are operational as usual and will continue during the summit also." However, there is no restriction on the vehicles engaged in emergency and essential services throughout the capital. The telephone number (6828400604/112) is fully operational to assist in medical emergencies, according to ANI reports.
The cops have also advised commuters to use the Mappls (MapmyIndia) app for alternate routes to reach their destination. Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro has decided to start its services from 4 am from terminal stations on all network lines on September 8, 9, and 10. Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) S S Yadav said, “Essential services such as postal and medical services, and sample collections by pathological labs will be allowed throughout Delhi." The entire area inside the Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg) has been designated as a "regulated zone".
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