Traffic Curbs Near Indira Gandhi Stadium on Thursday Evening

Delhi Police issue advisory for restrictions around the stadium due to a SAI event.

A traffic police officer in a white uniform and helmet holds a blue portable fan.
Details on road closures and diversions around Indira Gandhi Stadium. This story is about traffic restrictions near Indira Gandhi Stadium on Thursday evening.
Key Points

Traffic restrictions will be in place around Indira Gandhi Stadium on November 5, from 4 pm to 6 pm, due to a program organized by the Sports Authority of India.

  • Traffic restrictions will be implemented on November 5, from 4 pm to 6 pm.
  • The restrictions are around Indira Gandhi Stadium for a Sports Authority of India program.
  • Vehicular movement will be restricted on Secretariat Road and Velodrome Road from 4 pm.
  • Traffic on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, and other key roads may be regulated.
  • Parking will not be permitted on several roads including IP Marg and Ring Road.
  • Commuters are advised to plan journeys in advance and use alternative routes.

Traffic restrictions will be in place on several roads around the Indira Gandhi Stadium here from 4 pm to 6 pm on November 5 in view of a programme organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), a Delhi Traffic Police advisory issued on Wednesday said.

According to the advisory, vehicular movement on Secretariat Road and Velodrome Road will be restricted from 4 pm, while traffic on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road), IP Marg and Vikas Marg may also be regulated or diverted depending on the traffic situation.

Restrictions are also likely on the Ring Road stretch between Shanti Van crossing and Bhairon Marg crossing, Salimgarh bypass from Geeta Colony Flyover underpass towards IP Flyover, and the W-Point to Delhi Gate stretch.

Traffic movement may be regulated on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg between Delhi Gate and Rajghat, Power House Road from Rajghat towards Kishan Ghat, and IP Marg and Vikas Marg from ITO towards Yamuna Bridge.

Parking will not be permitted on Secretariat Road, Velodrome Road, IP Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Vikas Marg, JLN Marg, Ring Road, Salimgarh bypass and Power House Road, the advisory stated.

Traffic police advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance, use alternative routes and follow directions issued by traffic personnel. Those travelling to New Delhi Railway Station and the airport have been asked to allow additional travel time.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 3:26 PM IST

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