Delhi traffic police issues advisory amid Putin visit
What's the story
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory for Friday, December 5, in view of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit. Major road restrictions and diversions are expected in central Delhi during specific time slots: 10:00am to 11:30am, 11:00am to 12:30pm, and 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The advisory urges commuters to avoid key routes and use public transport wherever possible during this time, besides planning in advance, especially for airport, railway station and ISBT travel.
Restricted zones
Key areas affected by traffic restrictions
The traffic advisory highlights several key areas that will be affected by the restrictions, such as ITO Chowk, BSZ Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, and the Rajghat crossing. Major city junctions include W Point, ITO Chowk, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, and Rajghat Crossing. The MGM Pragati Maidan Tunnel leading to Hanuman Setu will also remain closed during this time.
Parking rules
Parking restrictions and towing policy
Parking rules will be strictly enforced across several zones. Apart from tightening the rules, no parking will be allowed on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg and Ring Road between Hanuman Setu, Shanti Van and Rajghat. Vehicles parked in violation of these rules will be towed away and prosecuted under the law.
Traffic advisory
Detailed traffic restrictions for Putin's visit
The advisory also lists detailed traffic restrictions during different time slots. From 10:00am to 11:30am, no vehicle will be allowed to stop or park on Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, MLNP and Janpath Road. Vehicles parked during this time will be towed away to the Kali Bari Mandir Marg traffic pit and in front of the Bhairon Mandir traffic pit.
Route suggestions
Commuters advised to avoid certain routes
The advisory also advises commuters to avoid Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, MLNP and Janpath Road, among others. Diversions have been placed at several junctions, including Janpath-Tolstoy Marg and Ranjit Singh Flyover-Barakhamba Road. Alternate routes suggested include DDU Marg, Asaf Ali Road and Maulana Azad Road.
Diplomatic visit
Putin's visit to India and its significance
President Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday and was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport. His visit includes a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, laying a wreath at Rajghat, talks with PM Modi at Hyderabad House, joint press statements, attending a business event and meeting President Droupadi Murmu. This is Putin's first visit to India since 2021.
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Delhi Traffic Police advisory
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
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Special traffic arrangements will be in place in New Delhi District on 05.12.2025 due to a special event.
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