No lockdown for the G-20 Summit in Delhi; here’s how to get to the airport and train stations

The G20 Summit is set to take place this weekend at the recently built Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, located in the nation’s capital. The Delhi Police has released a thorough traffic warning to ensure that commuters can get to and from their destinations without incident.

A number of safety precautions have been put in place to ensure the summit’s safety and security. All schools, government and business establishments, including banks, will be closed throughout the city from September 8 to September 10. The whole New Delhi district will be referred to as “Controlled Zone-I” during this period, while the portion bounded by the Ring Road (Mahatma Gandhi Marg) would be referred to as “Regulated Zone.”

These limitations will be in place from Friday at 5 a.m. until Sunday at midnight. It’s crucial to remember that these traffic limitations may cause some delays for travellers heading to the airport as well as the New Delhi and Old Delhi train stations. The public has been informed by the Delhi Police that access to these locations would still be available.

How much will this summit impact the traffic in Delhi?

In and around New Delhi, there will be unique traffic restrictions in effect from September 7 to September 11, 2023. While enforcing some rules, the Delhi traffic police has worked to ensure that Metro services run smoothly and that a variety of public transportation choices are available.

Except for National Highway 48 (NH-48), normal traffic flow would not be impacted outside of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) region. All around Delhi, including New Delhi, pharmacies, supermarkets, milk stands, and produce stands will continue to operate.

Within the Controlled Zone, both government and private cars may be used by workers of the government, the media, physicians, and paramedics. On the Ring Road and the road network that extends beyond the Ring Road in the direction of the city’s boundaries, general traffic, including the commercial vehicles and buses presently present in Delhi, will be permitted.

During the G-20 Summit, passenger service to the airport, railroad stations, and ISBTs will continue to run. Moving through the New Delhi District would only be allowed for genuine inhabitants and approved vehicles. After verification, vehicles that provide services for hotels, hospitals, and other crucial establishments in the New Delhi District, such as housekeeping, catering, and garbage disposal, will be permitted.

It is advised that travelers heavily use Delhi’s Metro services, which will be accessible at all metro stations, in order to reduce inconveniences. However, from 5:00 AM on September 9th, 2023, until 11:00 PM on September 10th, 2023, boarding or disembarking will not be permitted at Supreme Court Metro Station.

To help travelers during the G-20 Summit, the Delhi Traffic Police has released a thorough traffic advisory that offers alternate routes and means of transit for smooth connectivity across Delhi. It’s a good idea to keep up with any temporary schedule modifications and official statements about public transit.

During the summit, there will be little limitations on public transit.

Depending on security needs, there could be certain restrictions on the public transportation system since from September 7, 2023, to September 11, 2023, some public transit modes and routes will be altered or temporarily halted. The services of the airport, train, metro, interstate and city buses, TSR/Taxis, and airplanes will continue to operate normally; however, there may be some changes or limitations to these services. All Metro stations must continue to provide Metro services to passengers. However, from 0500 from September 9, 2023, until 2300 on October 8, 2023, no boarding or deboarding will be allowed at the Supreme Court Metro Station. Also permitted admission into Delhi will be interstate buses. According to the traffic advice, all such buses would have finishing places on the Ring Road. City buses will run on the Ring Road and the surrounding road network in the direction of Delhi’s boundaries. These buses are permitted to leave Delhi.

However, the New Delhi Area would not have access to City Bus service. No TSRs or taxis would be permitted to enter or operate in the New Delhi District between 0500 and 2359 on September 9, 2023. Taxis transporting bona genuine residents and visitors with confirmed reservations in hotels in the New Delhi District, however, will be permitted to operate on the district’s road network. Within the New Delhi District, only legitimate inhabitants and approved vehicles will be permitted to travel.

Is Delhi under lockdown from September 9 to September 11?

The G-20 Summit in Delhi won’t have any lockdown procedures in place. The Delhi traffic police have carefully worked to ensure that Metro services would run continuously and that all forms of public transit will be available with clear rules. In Delhi, including New Delhi, all pharmacies, supermarkets, milk stands, and vegetable/fruit sellers will continue to be open for business. All types of general traffic, like as buses and commercial vehicles, would be allowed to utilize the Ring Road and the network of roads leading out from it towards Delhi’s outskirts.

How do I get to the airport?

The Delhi Traffic Police advises utilizing the Airport Express Line of the Delhi Metro as a quick and convenient mode of transportation for travelers going to the airport. Additionally, the Delhi Metro will provide ‘Tourist Smart Cards’ for sale from September 4 to September 13 at dedicated counters in 36 metro stations, facilitating travel for both locals and tourists.

The following list of metro lines may be used to get to or from Delhi airport:

Use the Blue Line to go to Dwarka Sector 21 Station, then change to the Airport Express Line to get to IGI Airport T3 (and vice versa).

Take the Yellow Line to New Delhi Station and change to the Airport Express Line to reach IGI Airport T3 from there (and vice versa). As an alternative, you may go from Shivaji Stadium to IGI Airport T3 on the Orange Line.

Use the Pink Line to Dhaula Kuan Station, then transfer to the Airport Express Line to reach IGI Airport T3 from South Delhi (and vice versa). An alternative route to take to get to IGI Airport Terminal 3 is to take the Magenta Line to Hauz Khas Station, the Yellow Line to Dilli Haat-INA Station, the Pink Line to Durgabhai Deshmukh South Campus Station, and then change to the Airport Express Line.

Take the Red Line to Kashmere Gate Station, then change to the Yellow Line to go to New Delhi Station to get from North Delhi to T3 (and vice versa). For access to IGI Airport T3, you may change to the Airport Express Line from there.

How do I get to the train station?

People coming from South and West Delhi should start their trip from Dhaula Kuan and then take the following path to get to New Delhi Railway Station:
Shadipur Flyover, Mayapuri Chowk, Kirti Nagar Main Road, Ring Road, Dhaula Kuan, and Naraina Flyover – Chelmsford Road (for Paharganj) or Minto Road – Bhavbhuti Marg (for Ajmeri Gate) – Patel Road (Main Mathura Marg) – R/A Pusa – Pusa Road – Dayal Chowk – Panchkuian Road – Outer Circle Connaught Place.

For those taking this route from North and East Delhi:
Boulevard Road, Yudhisthir Setu, Rani Jhansi Flyover, R/A Jhandewalan, D.B. Gupta, Sheela Cinema, and Paharganj Bridge.