The G20 Summit is a major international event that will be held in Delhi from September 9 to 10, 2023. In order to ensure the safety and security of the delegates, there will be a number of traffic restrictions in place in Delhi during the summit. This blog post will provide you with information on the traffic rules, green signals, alternate routes, and guidelines that you need to know in order to navigate Delhi during the G20 Summit.
Traffic Restrictions
The following traffic restrictions will be in place in Delhi during the G20 Summit:
- No vehicles will be allowed to enter or ply in the New Delhi District. This includes cars, taxis, buses, and trucks.
- Goods vehicles carrying essential items like milk, vegetables, fruits, and medical supplies will be allowed to enter the New Delhi District, but they must have valid “No Entry Permissions”.
- Bonafide residents and authorized vehicles will be allowed to move freely within the New Delhi District.
- Emergency vehicles and passengers travelling to the airport or railway stations are also exempt from the traffic restrictions.
Green Signals
The following green signals will be in place in Delhi during the G20 Summit:
- The Ring Road will be open to all traffic.
- The road network beyond the Ring Road towards the borders of Delhi will be open to bonafide residents, authorized vehicles, emergency vehicles, and passengers travelling to the airport or railway stations.
- The following roads will be closed to all traffic:
- Rajpath
- Janpath
- Akbar Road
- Sansad Marg
- Rafi Marg
- Maulana Azad Road
- Copernicus Marg
- Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg
- Africa Avenue
- Kasturba Gandhi Marg
- Tolstoy Marg
Alternate Routes
The following are some alternate routes that you can take to avoid the traffic restrictions in Delhi during the G20 Summit:
- If you are travelling from the airport to the city center, you can take the Delhi Metro.
- If you are travelling from the railway station to the city center, you can take the Delhi Metro or the DTC bus.
- If you are travelling from one part of the city to another, you can use the Delhi Metro or the DTC bus.
Guidelines
Here are some guidelines that you should follow when driving in Delhi during the G20 Summit:
- Be aware of the traffic restrictions and plan your route accordingly.
- Allow extra time for your journey.
- Be patient and courteous to other drivers.
- Follow the instructions of the traffic police.
Conclusion
I hope this blog post has provided you with the information you need to navigate Delhi during the G20 Summit. Please be safe and have a pleasant journey.