The Delhi Traffic Police issued a detailed public advisory regarding the summit rehearsal scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday, asking commuters to plan their travel as several major roads in the capital may see restrictions and diversions between 12 noon and 3 pm.
These exercises are being conducted ahead of the International Big Cat Alliance Summit and the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam from May 28 to June 1.
The advisory urged commuters to use the Ring Road and Vande Mataram Marg for uninterrupted movement as both stretches will remain operational in both directions during the training period.
Commuters traveling from North to South Delhi should use the Ring Road via Rajghat and Sarai Kale Khan, while those traveling between West and South Delhi have been advised to use the Ring Road via Dhaula Kuan, Moti Bagh and Bhikaji Kama Place, the advisory said.
For travel between East and South Delhi, commuters are advised to use the Ring Road via Sarai Kale Khan and Barabullah-Ashram Chowk corridor.
NH-8 and Gurgaon Road via Dhaula Kuan will remain open for airport-bound passengers.
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Entry into the New Delhi area may only be allowed through Ring Road and Vande Mataram Marg, while SP Marg and Mathura Road may remain affected or closed during the training period, the advisory said.
Commuters heading towards Connaught Place via W-Point at Tilak Marg have been advised to use Sikandara Road or DDU Marg.
The outer circle of Rajiv Chowk and Connaught Place will continue to be accessible via Sansad Marg, Baba Karak Singh Marg and Barakamba Road, the advisory said.
To reach RML Hospital, commuters are advised to use Sheikh Abdul Rahman Marj Street.
Those visiting the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and Patiala House Court can use Tilak Marg to move towards the court complexes.
People visiting Bharat Mandapam have been advised to park their vehicles at Bhairon Mandir parking and enter the place only through Gates 4 and 10.
Taxi pick-up and drop-off points, along with DTC bus stops, will operate near Gates 4 and 10, while app-based taxis will operate to and from designated gates, the advisory said.
The advisory also said that various online maps will provide real-time diversions and suggestions for alternative routes, while voice alerts will warn commuters ahead of the affected stretches.
