G20 Summit: Traffic restrictions imposed in New Delhi. Check the full list here
G20 Summit, New Delhi's New Delhi district witnessed the implementation of strict traffic regulations on Friday morning. As reported by PTI citing officials, restrictions have been imposed on online delivery services, with the exception of medicines, within the vicinity of the G20 Summit venue and the hotels designated for the attending delegates.
Beginning at 5 am on Friday and lasting until 11.59 pm on Sunday, the New Delhi district has been officially designated as Controlled Zone-I due to the G20 Summit. Authorities have issued an advisory urging individuals to refrain from visiting India Gate and Kartavya Path for activities such as walking, cycling, or picnicking during this period.
Police said, “movement of vehicles is being regulated in the New Delhi district but ambulances, locals and tourists staying in the area will be permitted to travel by presenting proper identification papers." Responding to a request from Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, the Delhi Metro has made the decision to commence its services at 4 am from the terminal stations across all lines of the network on September 8, 9, and 10. To ensure the security and smooth operation of the G20 Summit, officials have deployed an extensive security presence, which includes over 50,000 personnel along with dog squads and mounted police, tasked with maintaining a vigilant watch over the proceedings.
Furthermore, in an advisory issued on August 25, the Delhi Traffic Police has outlined restrictions regarding the movement of goods vehicles, buses, auto-rickshaws, and taxis during the summit. They have strongly encouraged the public to utilize the metro services to minimize disruptions associated with regulated traffic movement.
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