India is hosting the G20 Summit from September 9 to 10 at Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Several heads of state and government, along with other delegates, are expected to visit the capital for the summit.
Certain key dignitaries are listed to attend the event includes US President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, and Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
For this duration, there are going to be certain restrictions as part of the preparations for the event. Major traffic restrictions have also been put in place.
Key markets to remain closed
As per the Delhi government orders, all government offices and educational bodies will remain closed on the summit days.
Those private offices which function on Saturday and Sunday are also asked to remain shut for this duration.
Commercial and financial establishments like shops and banks situated within the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Police District will remain closed. This includes key markets like Connaught Place and Khan Market.
Traffic restrictions
Delhi Police has already released a traffic advisory for the period of the summit earlier this month.
As per the advisory, the entire area inside Ring Road will be considered a Regulated Zone.
On September 8 from 5 am, to 11:59 pm on September 10, the New Delhi district will be termed the Controlled Zone 1. The parts of North and Central Delhi, around Rajghat, DDU Marg, ISBT Kashmere Gate, IP flyover, and Shanti Van Chowk, will be treated as Controlled Zone 2.
Also, the non-destined vehicles will not be allowed to enter the city. They will be diverted towards Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways and other alternative routes.
Heavy and light goods vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi. However, goods vehicles carrying essential commodities such as milk, vegetables, fruits, and medical supplies will be allowed to enter the city.
Status of taxis and rickshaws
As per the Delhi Police advisory, three-seater rickshaws and taxis will be allowed outside the New Delhi district on the road network.
However, the buses already present in Delhi will operate on Ring Road and towards the border areas. Taxis can only enter New Delhi District if they show valid hotel bookings.
For general traffic, including all types of commercial vehicles and buses already present in Delhi, shall be allowed on Ring Road and the road network beyond Ring Road towards the borders of Delhi.
Also, the Delhi Traffic Police has said that the movement of passengers to the airport, New Delhi, and Old Delhi railway stations will be facilitated.
Metro trains will remain available for all commuters between September 8 and 10.
But the boarding and deboarding at the Supreme Court metro station will not be permitted from 5 am on September 8 to 11 pm on September 10.
