New Delhi Sept 08: The G20 Summit, a meeting of world leaders and foreign delegates, is set to take place in New Delhi, creating an atmosphere of heightened security and extensive travel restrictions within the city.
If you’re residing in New Delhi or planning to visit the area from September 8 to September 10, you’ll need to be well-informed about the routes that may be shut, operational transport services, and other crucial details to ensure a smooth stay during this high-profile event. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the necessary information.
Travel Restrictions and Public Transport
During the G20 Summit, specific types of public transport may not operate as usual, and some routes may be closed or diverted for security reasons. Traffic movement in and around the New Delhi district will be tightly regulated, potentially causing longer travel times for commuters. Entry of both private and commercial vehicles into the New Delhi area will be restricted.
Given the anticipated traffic restrictions, Metro services are expected to be the most efficient mode of transportation for those needing to travel around the city during the summit.
Metro Services
Delhi Metro services will begin at 4 am from terminal stations on all lines of the network from September 8 to September 10. While most Metro stations will remain open to the general public during this time, there’s one exception: the Supreme Court Metro Station, which is closest to the Pragati Maidan venue of the G20 Summit.
On September 9 and 10, passengers will not be allowed to board or disembark at the Supreme Court Metro Station due to security constraints. Therefore, if you plan to travel near Pragati Maidan, it’s important to consider alternative transport options.
Entering New Delhi District
The entirety of New Delhi district will be designated as a “controlled zone” from 5 am on September 8 to 11:59 pm on September 10. During this period, only three-seater rickshaws and taxis will be permitted on roads outside New Delhi District. Taxis carrying passengers bound for New Delhi District must have proper passes or hotel booking details.
Residents, authorized vehicles, and essential service providers must carry identity proof. Tourists and passengers with hotel bookings within New Delhi District should present valid hotel booking details.
The area inside the Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg) will be considered a “regulated zone” during the same time frame. Commercial vehicles and buses already present in Delhi will be allowed on Ring Road and the road network beyond Ring Road toward Delhi’s borders.
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Reaching the Airport or Railway Stations
Passengers traveling to the airport or railway stations during the G20 Summit should follow specific routes suggested by the Delhi Police. It’s essential to anticipate longer travel times over the next three days.
Here are directions to major railway stations:
New Delhi Railway Station:
- From South & West Delhi: Dhaula Kuan – Ring Road – Naraina Flyover – Mayapuri Chowk – Kirti Nagar Main Road – Shadipur Flyover – Patel Road (Main Mathura Marg) – R/A Pusa – Pusa Road – Dayal Chowk – Panchkuian Road – Outer Circle Connaught Place – Chelmsford Road for Paharganj side or Minto Road – Bhabhuti Marg for Ajmeri Gate side.
- From North & East Delhi: Yudhister Setu – Boulevard Road – Rani Jhansi Flyover – R/A Jhandewalan – D.B. Gupta Road – Sheela Cinema Road – Paharganj Bridge and reach New Delhi Railway Station.
Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station:
- From South Delhi: Dhaula Kuan Flyover – Ring Road – AIIMS Chowk – Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu – Slip Road towards Lala Lajpat Rai Marg – Lodhi Road – Neela Gumbad – Hazrat Nizamuddin Marg – Nizamuddin Railway Station Road and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
- From East Delhi: Pusta Road/Noida Link Road – Delhi-Meerut Expressway – Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road) – Nizamuddin Entry-II Road and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
- From West Delhi: Punjabi Bagh Junction – Mahatma Gandhi Road (Ring Road) – Raja Garden Chowk – Naraina Flyover – Dhaula Kuan Flyover – Ring Road – AIIMS Chowk – Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu – Slip Road towards Lala Lajpat Rai Marg – Lodhi Road- Neela Gumbad – Hazrat Nizamuddin Marg – Nizamuddin Railway Station Road and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
- From North Delhi: Mukarba Chowk – Dr. KB Hedgewar Marg (Outer Ring Road) – Majnu Ka Tila – Chandagi Ram Akhada – Left loop from Ring Road towards Yudhishthir Setu – GT Road – Shatri Park – Pusta Road/Noida Link Road – Delhi-Meerut Expressway – Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road) – Nizamuddin Entry-ll Road and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.
Sarai Rohilla Railway Station:
- From South Delhi: Dhaula Kuan Flyover – Vande Matram Marg – Dayal Chowk – Faiz Road- New Rohtak Road – Liberty Cinema – Navhind School Marg – Sarai Rohilla Railway Station Road and reach Sarai Rohilla Railway Station.
- From East Delhi: Noida Link Road/Pusta Road – Shastri Park – GT Road – Yudhishthir Setu – GT Karnal Road – Under Rani Jhansi Flyover – Ram Bagh Marg – Veer Banda Bairagi Marg – Old Rohtak Road – Sarai Rohilla Railway Station Road and reach Sarai Rohilla Railway Station.
- From West Delhi: Punjabi Bagh Junction – Rohtak Road – New Rohtak Road – Sarai Rohilla Railway Station Road and reach Sarai Rohilla Railway Station.
- From North Delhi: Azadpur Chowk – Ring Road – Prem Badi Pul- Maharaja Nahar Singh Marg – Inderlok Metro Station – Veer Banda Bairagi Marg – Old Rohtak Road – Sarai Rohilla Railway Station Road and reach Sarai Rohilla Railway Station.
Old Delhi Railway Station:
- From South & East Delhi: Ring Road – Ashram Chowk – Sarai Kale Khan – Delhi-Meerut Expressway – Noida Link Road – Pusta Road – Yudhisthir Setu – ISBT Kashmere Gate – Ring Road – Majnu Ka Tila.
- From AIIMS Chowk – Ring Road – Dhaula Kuan – Ring Road – Brar Square – Naraina Flyover – Rajouri Garden Junction – Ring Road – Punjabi Bagh Junction – Ring Road – Azad Pur Chowk.
- From West & North Delhi: Punjabi Bagh Junction – Rohtak Road – Rani Jhansi Flyover – Lothian Road – Chatta Rail – Kauria Bridge and reach Old Delhi Railway Station.
Roads and Areas to Avoid
Commuters are strongly advised to avoid journeys to locations falling within Regulated and Controlled Zones during the G20 Summit. Here are recommended routes for those traveling by road:
North-South Corridor:
- Ring Road – Ashram Chowk – Sarai Kale Khan – Delhi-Meerut Expressway – Noida Link Road – Pusta Road – Yudhisthir Setu – ISBT Kashmere Gate – Ring Road – Majnu Ka Tila.
- From AIIMS Chowk – Ring Road – Dhaula Kuan – Ring Road – Brar Square – Naraina Flyover – Rajouri Garden Junction – Ring Road – Punjabi Bagh Junction – Ring Road – Azad Pur Chowk.
East-West Corridor:
- From Sun Dial/DND Flyover – Ring Road – Ashram Chowk – Moolchand Underpass – AIIMS Chowk – Ring Road – Dhaula Kuan – Ring Road – Brar Square – Naraina Flyover.
- From Yudhisthir Setu – Ring Road – Chandgi Ram Akhara – Mall Road – Azad Pur Chowk – Ring Road – Lala Jagat Narayan Marg.
General traffic will be allowed into Delhi from the Rajokari Border but will be diverted from NH-48 to Rao Tula Ram Marg – Olof Palme Marg. Vehicular movement on NH-48 toward Dhaula Kuan will not be permitted.
Buses and commercial vehicles will not be allowed to ply on Mathura Road (beyond Ashram Chowk), Bhairon Road, Purana Quila Road, and inside Pragati Maidan Tunnel from the intervening night of September 7 and 8 until 11:59 pm on September 10.
Additionally, on September 10, traffic will be affected at various locations from 5 am to 1 pm: New Delhi Railway Station (Ajmeri Gate side), Old Delhi Railway Station (Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Road side), Shanti Van Chowk (Geeta Colony side), ITO (Vikas Marg side), Rajghat Chowk (Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg side), and Guru Nanak Chowk (Minto Road side).
Online Food Delivery
Online food delivery services from restaurants located in New Delhi district will not be available during the G20 leaders’ summit from September 8 to 10.
Open and Closed Establishments
All government offices, private offices, and educational institutions within the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi will remain closed from September 8 to 10. Commercial banks and financial institutions within the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Police District will also be closed during this period.
Consequently, restaurants, theaters, and malls in New Delhi will be temporarily closed for three days. However, essential services such as milk shops, pharmacies, vegetable markets, and grocery stores will remain open.
As New Delhi prepares to host the G20 Summit, these travel restrictions and arrangements are essential for ensuring safety and security during the event. It’s advisable for residents and visitors alike to plan their journeys, taking into account the traffic regulations and alternative transportation options. While some inconveniences may arise due to these security measures, they are crucial for the smooth functioning of this significant international gathering.
