The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for Friday, December 5th, in anticipation of the official visit and ceremonial engagements of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Commuters are strongly urged to take note of the scheduled restrictions and diversions across central Delhi, particularly around high-profile areas such as ITO Chowk, BSZ Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, and Rajghat Crossing. These special arrangements are crucial for ensuring the smooth regulation of traffic and the safety of the visiting dignitary, who is expected to attend a ceremonial reception and visit Rajghat.
Morning Restrictions (10:00 am to 11:30 am)
The first phase of major restrictions will be in effect during the late morning, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. During this period, no vehicles will be permitted to park or halt on several key stretches. Commuters must avoid prominent roads including Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, MLNP, and Janpath Road. Any vehicle found parked in violation of this directive will be immediately towed away and kept at the Traffic Pits located at Kali Bari Mandir Marg and in front of Bhairon Mandir.
Traffic Diversions and Alternatives
Significant traffic diversions will be implemented along Vandematram Marg to Simon Boliver Marg, Kautilya Marg, San Martin to Manas crossing, San Martin to ABHM crossing, San Martin to Abhai crossing, on Sunheri Masjid and roads around Rail Bhawan. To minimize inconvenience, the Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to utilize the designated alternative routes. These include DDU Marg, Asaf Ali Road, Maulana Azad Road, K Kamraj Marg, Raisina Road, and Rafi Marg. Commuters heading towards or through New Delhi are advised to plan their travel well in advance and factor in extra journey time.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) December 4, 2025
Special traffic arrangements will be in place in New Delhi District on 05.12.2025 due to a special event.
📍RESTRICTIONS AND NO PARKING ZONES:
Different stretches including Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, MLNP, Janpath Road, Firoz Shah… pic.twitter.com/ugexGDdCSQ
Midday Restrictions (11:00 am to 12:30 pm)
Coinciding with the expected ceremonial reception by President Droupadi Murmu at 11:00 am and the subsequent visit to Rajghat at around 11:30 am, a second set of restrictions will be enforced between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm. During this window, parking and halting will be strictly prohibited on Janpath Road, R/A Windsor Place, Firoz Shah Road, R/A Mandi House, Sikandra Road, and W-Point. Vehicles parked here face the risk of being towed to the same designated Traffic Pits (Kali Bari Mandir Marg and Bhairon Mandir).
Traffic Diversions and Alternatives
The list of routes to be avoided during this time expands to include Janpath Tolstoy Marg, Tolstoy KG Marg, Ranjit Singh Flyover, Barakhamba Road, Firoz Shah Road, Sikandra Road, and Janpath Road. The police will put up traffic diversions specifically at Janpath Tolstoy Marg, Tolstoy KG Marg, Ranjit Singh Flyover, and Barakhamba Road. The list of alternative routes remains consistent with the first phase, offering options via DDU Marg, Asaf Ali Road, Maulana Azad Road, Rafi Marg, and K Kamraj Marg.
Afternoon Restrictions (03:00 pm to 05:00 pm)
The final set of announced restrictions will be in the late afternoon, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Similar to the midday phase, no vehicles will be allowed to halt or park on the same central stretches: Janpath Road, Windsor Place, Firoz Shah Road, Mandi House, Sikandra Road, and Bhairon Marg. Enforcement remains stringent, with vehicles parked in violation subject to being towed and prosecuted. Commuters should ensure their travel plans steer clear of these specified areas during the afternoon hours.
Commuter Guidance
All commuters are advised to strictly adhere to the advisory for December 5th, Friday, to avoid inconvenience and potential delays. The official visit of a Head of State necessitates these temporary measures. Travelers are highly encouraged to use public transport, particularly the Delhi Metro, where possible, for inter-city movement. For real-time updates and localized information, citizens should follow the official channels of the Delhi Traffic Police.
