G20 Summit | Traffic curbs come into force in New Delhi, police urge people to use metro

Delhi district designated Controlled Zone-I for G20 Summit; traffic regulations, online delivery services barred, Metro services from 4 a.m.

Stringent traffic regulations were put in place in the New Delhi district on Friday morning while online delivery services, except for medicines, have been barred in the area where the G20 summit venue and hotels for delegates are located, officials said.

The New Delhi district has been designated as Controlled Zone-I from Friday 5 a.m. till Sunday 11:59 p.m. because of the summit. Police have urged people not to visit India Gate and Kartavya Path for walking, cycling or picnicking.

Movement of vehicles is being regulated in the New Delhi district but ambulances, locals and tourists staying in the area will be permitted to travel by presenting proper identification papers, police said.

The Delhi Metro has decided to start its services from 4 a.m. from terminal stations on all lines of the network on September 8, 9 and 10 following a request from Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora.

Officials said over 50,000 personnel along with dog squads and mounted police have been deployed to keep a hawk-eye vigil during the summit.

In an advisory issued on August 25, the Delhi Traffic Police listed out restrictions on the movement of goods vehicles, buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis. It has urged people to use metro services as much as possible due to regulated traffic movement.

Police have advised people to use the navigation app 'Mapmyindia' to get around the city till the restrictions are in place.