The Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday issued a comprehensive road advisory for Friday, announcing major restrictions and diversions across Delhi due to a “special event”.
The alert comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the city on Thursday, December 4.
He is on a two-day state visit to India and will hold the 23rd annual India-Russia Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on December 5.
Prime Minister Modi received President Putin at the Delhi airport on Thursday. This is Putin’s first official trip to the country since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022. He last visited India in December 2021.
Traffic restrictions will apply on the following routes:
The Delhi Police has listed certain routes that will face traffic restrictions and are designated as no-parking zones. Here are the different sections:
— Mother Teresa Crescent
All these areas will face restrictions from these times:
Routes people should avoid
Police have also advised commuters to avoid certain routes through New Delhi for convenience.
These areas include Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, MLNP, Janpath Road, Firoz Shah Road, Sikandra Road, W-Point, Mathura Road, Bhairon Road, Vande Matram Marg, Yashwant Place, Maulana Azad Road, K. Kamraj Marg, Raisina Road, Marg Ali Marg, D.
“Use public transport, follow traffic police instructions and plan your journey to ISBT/Railway Stations/Airports in advance,” the advisory said.
Itinerary of tomorrow’s event
This bilateral meeting carries significant weight as several agreements are expected to be signed which will further deepen the economic partnership between the two nations.
Key areas of interest include business, economics, health, academia, culture and media. The visit also comes against the backdrop of a sharp decline in India’s relations with the United States.
Here is tomorrow’s itinerary:
— Gala Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan: 11:00 am.
— Laying of Wreaths at Rajghat: 11.30 am.
— Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House: 11:50 am.
— Press Statements: 1:50 PM at Hyderabad House.
— Meeting with President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan: 7 p.m.
