Delhi Traffic Advisory: The Delhi Traffic Police on Friday issued a traffic advisory ahead of the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF), scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam from November 14 to 27. Anticipating heavy traffic congestion around the venue, authorities have urged commuters to avoid affected stretches, take alternative routes, opt for public transport, and plan their journeys in advance.

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THESE Roads Likely To Witness Heavy Traffic Congestion

According to the advisory shared on X (formerly Twitter), heavy traffic congestion is expected across several key routes during the fair. Affected stretches include

  • Mathura Road
  • Bhairon Marg
  • Ring Road
  • Shershah Road
  • Purana Qila Road
  • Bhagwan Das Road
  • Tilak Marg

Commuters not visiting the trade fair have been advised to bypass these routes to avoid delays.

IITF 2026: Entry Gates, Timings, And Tickets

  • Business visitors will be permitted entry from November 14 to 18 between 9:30 AM and 7:30 PM through gates 3, 4, 6, and 10.
  • For general visitors, entry will be allowed via gates 1, 4, 6, and 10, while exits are designated through gates 1, 4, 7, 9, and 10.
  • Entry tickets can be purchased online as well as at select Delhi Metro stations. However, tickets will not be available at the Supreme Court Metro station.

Parking Arrangements And Cab, Auto Pick-Up Points

Parking inside the ITPO premises is strictly prohibited for general visitors. Those arriving in private vehicles can utilise designated parking facilities at the ITPO basement, accessible via the Bhairon Marg-Ring Road tunnel, Bhairon Mandir Parking, and Bharat Mandapam Basement 2, which can be reached through the Pragati Tunnel and Mathura Road Underpass 4.

For commuters travelling by cabs and auto-rickshaws, 25 numbered pick-up points have been set up along both sides of Bhairon Marg. Drivers have been strictly instructed not to wait or pick up passengers outside the exit gates of ITPO and Bharat Mandapam.

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Traffic Restrictions On Mathura Road And Bhairon Marg

  • Stopping or parking any vehicle on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg is strictly prohibited.
  • U-turns on Mathura Road between W-Point and Subramaniam Bharti Marg are restricted.
  • Right turns toward Purana Qila Road will be restricted during the fair.

Advisory For Visitors

To avoid delays, the Delhi Traffic Police has advised visitors to use the Delhi Metro and alight at the Supreme Court Metro station, the nearest station to Bharat Mandapam. For traffic updates or assistance during the fair, commuters can contact the Delhi Traffic Police helpline at 1095.