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Delhi Traffic Advisory: Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued a detailed advisory for commuters ahead of the two-day concert of American rapper Travis Scott at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The Delhi Traffic Police cautioned the commuters of possible congestion, announcing traffic restrictions and diversions around the venue.

The concerts, part of the artist's "Circus Maximus World Tour", will be held on October 18 and 19 from 6 pm to 10 pm, police said. The police anticipate a crowd of around 50,000 to 60,000 each day.

 In an official statement, the traffic police said that to ensure smooth traffic flow and public convenience, elaborate arrangements have been made around JLN Stadium and adjoining roads.

Restriction timings

According to the advisory, traffic restrictions will be in place between 4 pm and 10 pm on both days.

Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic Zone-II) Dinesh Kumar Gupta advised commuters to avoid B P Marg, Lodhi Road, and other roads around the stadium during the event hours.

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Alternate routes and restrictions

-Traffic from B P Marg will be diverted towards Meharchand Market

-Vehicles from Lodhi Road will not be allowed beyond Pragati Vihar red light.

-Vehicles from 5th Avenue Road will have to take a U-turn near Dhobi Ghat

-Those coming from INA and Thyagraj Stadium will not be allowed to take the JLN Service Road near Gate No. 5

-No vehicle movement will be allowed from 4th Avenue and Gurjar Chowk towards Barapullah and JLN Service Road during the concert hours.

-Left turns towards the SCOPE Complex from Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Jangpura Metro T-point will also be restricted, and vehicles will be directed straight towards Lodhi Flyover.

-Heavy vehicles will not be permitted between JLN Stadium Red Light and B P Marg from 4 pm to 11 pm on both days.

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Spectators entry and parkings

As per the advisory, the spectators will be allowed entry through gates 2, 6, 8, 13, 14, and 21, while gates 1 and 10 have been reserved for emergency use.

-Designated parking for visitors will be available at the Sewa Nagar and SunheriPulla bus depots.

-The traffic police have strictly banned roadside parking around the stadium, and vehicles found parked in restricted zones will be towed away.

-Emergency vehicles will be allowed free passage but have been advised to avoid B P Marg and Lodhi Road during event hours to prevent delays.

Advisory for commuters to railway stations, airport, hospitals

The traffic police have advised commuters travelling to railway stations, airports, or hospitals to plan their travel in advance and use alternate routes.

The police will deploy adequate signage and staff around the stadium to guide motorists and ensure smooth traffic movement. The public is also urged to to use public transport and follow directions issued by traffic personnel. 

(With PTI Inputs)

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