Expect traffic chaos as Delhi hosts Asean VIPS

RUNUP TO RDAY Key central Delhi roads to be shut; south, east to be hit too

NEW DELHI: Blockades and jams are likely to clog parts of central Delhi between January 23 and 26, when the traffic police plan to restrict the movement of vehicles because of two key events — an Asean summit and the Republic Day celebrations.

A traffic police officer, who asked not to be named, said the road restrictions in the area around India Gate will begin on January 23 when the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day is held.

“This year, motorists will be affected by the arrival of foreign dignitaries,” he said.

Heads of 10 countries are expected to attend the main event of the Asean-india Commemorative Summit on January 25 and the Republic Day parade at Rajpath the next day.

The VIP movement will add to the Republic Day traffic curbs after the heads of states reach the city on January 24 and 25.

Their itinerary includes visits to the summit venue at Taj Palace Hotel on Sardar Patel Marg and to Rashtrapati Bhavan for the at-home function on the afternoon of January 26.

The leaders are likely to stay at five-star hotels on Sardar Patel Marg, Man Singh Road, Zakir Hussain Marg and in Chanakyapuri. Jan 24: Jan 25:

Heavy traffic expected from airport to Dhaula Kuan and on the routes of the visiting dignitaries’ hotels. Jan 26:

VIP movement expected in afternoon as dignitaries visit Rashtrapati Bhavan for at-home function. India Gate will not be accessible till 1 pm.

Satya Marg Shanti Path Teen Murti South Avenue Road

Dara Shikoh Road

Akbar Road Krishna Menon Marg Vijay Chowk Mother Teresa Crescent Road

Sardar Patel Marg

Panchsheel Marg

San Martin Marg

Kautilya Marg Tyag Raj Marg Safdarjung Road

Kushak Road K Kamraj Marg