Delhi Police Gears Up for G20 Summit with Full Dress Rehearsals
As the G20 Summit approaches, scheduled for September 8th to 10th in the national capital of Delhi, the Delhi Police are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the event’s security and seamless execution. To this end, the Delhi Police will conduct full dress rehearsals on Saturday, September 2, 2023, according to an official notification.
“Full Dress Rehearsals for G-20 Summit shall be held on 2nd September 2023 from 0830 hrs onwards. As part of the rehearsals, caravans will move from different parts of Delhi towards New Delhi District,”
the notification stated.
The rehearsals are scheduled to take place from 8:30 AM to 12 PM, 4:30 PM to 6 PM, and 7 PM to 11 PM on Saturday. In light of this, Delhi Police has advised commuters to utilize the metro service on both Saturday and Sunday to minimize disruptions caused by the rehearsals.
Delhi Police has also issued a traffic advisory to facilitate smooth traffic flow during these rehearsals. Traffic will be restricted at various key points in the city during these times, as listed below:
| Restricted Areas | Time Slots |
|---|---|
| Sardar Patel Marg – Panchsheel Marg | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Sardar Patel Marg – Kautilya Marg | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Gol Methi roundabout | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Mansingh Road roundabout | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| C-Hexagon | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Mathura Road | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Zakir Hussain Marg – Subramaniam Bharti Marg | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Bhairon Marg – Ring Road | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Satya Marg/Shantipath roundabout | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Janpath – Kartavyapath | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Barakhamba Road red light | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Tolstoy Marg | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
| Vivekanand Marg | 8 AM – 9 AM, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 4 PM (Sunday) |
During the rehearsals on Sunday, traffic movement will be regulated at the following locations:
- Mahatma Gandhi Marg
- IP Flyover
- Rajghat Chowk
- Shanti Van Chowk
- Saleem Garh Bypass
- Bhairon Road
- Ring Road
- Mathura Road
- Shershah Road
- C-Hexagon
- Roundabouts at Mansingh Road, Gol Methi, Teen Murti, Yashwant Place, Brig Hoshiyar Singh Marg, and Tolstoy Marg
Delhi Police has advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance and avoid these roads during the specified time slots to minimize disruptions. Motorists traveling between north and south Delhi are recommended to take the following routes on Saturday:
- Ring Road
- Ashram Chowk
- Sarai Kale Khan
- Mahatma Gandhi Marg
- IP Flyover
- ISBT Kashmiri Gate
- Ring Road
- Majnu Ka Tila
For those commuting between the east and west corridors, the following routes are suggested:
- DND Flyover
- Ring Road
- Ashram Chowk
- Moolchand Underpass
- AIIMS Chowk
- Ring Road
- Dhaula Kuan
- Ring Road
- Brar Square
- Naraina Flyover
On Sunday, motorists commuting between the north and south corridors can utilize the following routes:
- Ring Road
- Ashram Chowk
- Sarai Kale Khan
- Delhi-Meerut Expressway
- Noida Link Road
- Pusta Road
- Yudhistir Setu
- ISBT Kashmiri Gate
- Ring Road
- Majnu Ka Tila
Passengers will be allowed to use private vehicles, auto-rickshaws, and taxis for traveling to New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, and IGI Airport. Importantly, city bus services will not be affected in most parts of the district.
The G20 Summit serves as a platform to bring together G20 member countries along with guest nations to participate in discussions about diverse economic reforms. It is a critical event with global significance, and the Delhi Police are committed to ensuring its success while minimizing inconveniences for the public.