Delhi Traffic Advisory: Traffic alert due to IPL match in Delhi, people advised to use alternative routes
in Delhi The excitement of IPL 2026 is going to start on 4th April. Traffic is likely to be affected in many major areas of the capital. On this day, the match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium. According to officials, traffic pressure may increase around the stadium and on main road routes from afternoon till night. Delhi Traffic Police has appealed to citizens to plan their journey ahead of time and use alternative routes.
Heavy traffic expected from afternoon to night
On this day, the match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The timing of the match is scheduled from 3 pm to 7:30 pm, but according to the traffic police, there will be very high vehicular pressure around the stadium from 1 pm to 9 pm.
Officials are appealing to people to plan alternative routes in advance if they are planning to visit the stadium and surrounding areas. Leave extra time for travel. Avoid crowded areas if possible. The traffic police also said that there may be difficulty in reaching the stadium on time due to parking around the stadium and huge crowd on the main roadways, hence the public has been appealed to travel safely and cautiously.
These major roads will be affected
According to the traffic police, there will be very high vehicular pressure around the stadium from 1 pm to 9 pm. Affected major routes: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road, traffic jams may occur on these roads, hence passengers have been advised to avoid these routes.
Traffic Guidelines:
There will be a ban on movement of heavy and commercial vehicles on BSZ route and some parts of JLN route during the stipulated time. Its purpose is to keep the general traffic smooth. People traveling to the stadium and surrounding areas should take alternative routes, allow extra time for travel and avoid crowded areas.
Advice given to avoid these routes
Most affected routes and directions: Rajghat to Delhi Gate: JLN Marg, Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate: Asaf Ali Road, Delhi Gate to ITO: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Police have advised to avoid all these routes as these routes will be most affected during the match.
Proposed routes for stadium entry: South and West gates using BSZ route East gate: Entry via JLN route Passengers should choose alternative routes to avoid traffic jams and reach on time, leave with extra time and avoid crowded areas.
Stadium Parking:
There will be no parking allowed near the stadium, only authorized vehicles will be allowed. Free parking will be available for general visitors at Mata Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road and Velodrome Road. Park and ride facility will also be available from these places.
App-Based Taxi and Cab Pick-up Points:
Gate No. 2 (Near Maulana Azad Medical College)
Rajghat Chowk
Bus services will be available 2 hours before the start of the match and 1 hour after its end. This will facilitate the spectators to reach and return to the stadium.
traffic rules appeal
Delhi Traffic Police has appealed to the public to follow traffic rules, maintain patience and follow the instructions of traffic personnel. Keep checking for updates from official channels regularly to avoid any inconvenience.
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