Delhi traffic advisory issued for Oct 7 BJP event marking PM Modi's 25 years in public life: Check routes to avoid, restrictions and other details

Delhi will see traffic restrictions on several key roads on Wednesday morning as the BJP holds a programme to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public life. The event is expected to draw a large number of participants and vehicles.

The restrictions will remain in place from 5 am to 1 pm around the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex, where the Delhi BJP will organise its main ‘Seva Jyoti’ programme. BJP workers and supporters from organisational mandals across Delhi are also expected to take out processions and converge at the venue.

Key roads to face diversions

Traffic will be regulated or diverted on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg, Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Ring Road), IP Marg and Vikas Marg, depending on traffic conditions and operational requirements.

Several stretches to be affected

Traffic will also be regulated on Shanti Van Crossing-Rajghat-Bhairon Marg, Geeta Colony Flyover-IP Flyover-Salimgarh Bypass, W-Point-Delhi Gate and Delhi Gate-Rajghat stretches.

ITO-Yamuna Bridge route affected

The Rajghat-Kisan Ghat/Power House Road stretch and both carriageways between ITO and Yamuna Bridge via IP Marg and Vikas Marg will also be affected.

Secretariat, Velodrome roads closed

No traffic will be permitted on Secretariat Road and Velodrome Road from 6 am onwards, depending on operational requirements, police said.

Commuters advised to avoid key roads

The traffic police has advised commuters to avoid Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, IP Marg, Vikas Marg, JLN Marg, Ring Road and Salimgarh Bypass between 5 am and 1 pm wherever possible.

No parking on affected stretches

No parking will be allowed on the affected roads and stretches. Vehicles found parked there may be towed and their owners prosecuted, according to the advisory.

BJP leaders expected to attend

Several BJP leaders, including Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, MPs, MLAs and national and state office-bearers, are expected to attend the programme.