In a bid to ensure smooth traffic and to help commuters avoid the snarls during the G20 Summit, the Delhi Police has launched its G20 Virtual Help Desk for real-time traffic updates in the national capital. 

The New Delhi district has been designated as Controlled Zone-I from Friday 5 am till Sunday 11.59 pm because of the summit being held from September 8 to 9. Now, to regulate vehicle movement in the area, the authorities launched the G20 Virtual Help Desk which can be accessed by clicking on the link.

“Delhi Traffic Police has introduced its G-20 Virtual Help Desk for the real-time traffic updates during G20 Summit and suggesting routes for commuting from/to Airport, Railway Stations, ISBTs etc,” the DTP tweeted. 

Delhi Traffic Police has introduced its G-20 Virtual Help Desk for the real time traffic updates during G20 Summit and suggesting routes for commuting from/to Airport, Railway Stations, ISBTs etc. The same can be accessed by clicking on the link https://t.co/mYTHaK7yiq@ssyipspic.twitter.com/fMLyrzpaPr

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 29, 2023

The website will keep commuters updated with traffic information, road closures and alternative routes. Additionally, it will also provide traffic advisories, and information about metro services, airport, ISBT and Railway Station routes. 

“Stay informed and plan your journeys with confidence using our interactive maps and detailed resources on essential services as well as sights to see around Delhi,” the Delhi Traffic Police said in its website. 

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Last week, the Delhi Police announced that several traffic restrictions will be imposed in the national capital to ensure smooth traffic during the mega event. Authorities also advised people to download ‘Mapmyindia’ app for any information related to the traffic and public transport routes during the summit. One can also use suggested road routes for the airport mentioned in the previously released traffic advisory.

Notably, the G20 Summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on September 9 and 10, 2023. However, the delegates will also visit Rajghat, NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art) and Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa during the summit. Therefore, there are certain traffic regulations in the area of in and around New Delhi from 07.09.2023 to 11.09.2023, the Delhi police said. 
 

New Delhi:

Leaders from around the world will be heading to New Delhi for the G20 Summit on September 9-10. Grand arrangements have been made to host the heads of States and their delegations in the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be welcoming the leaders of all countries individually at the newly-inaugurated Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan where he will also host a lunch on Saturday followed by a gala dinner hosted by the President.

The mega meet will mark the culmination of the India’s year-long G20 presidency where nations will share their commitments towards solving issues affecting the nations. The Group of Twenty also known as the G20 include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States and the European Union.

Here are the Live Updates on G20 Summit in Delhi: