Delhi will witness traffic restrictions near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium due to Karan Aujla’s P-POP concert on Saturday. With heavy crowds expected, Delhi Traffic Police has planned diversions, closed key turns and advised commuters to avoid BP Marg and Lodhi Road.
Traffic movement in several parts of South Delhi will be affected on Saturday around the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for a live music concert by Punjabi singer Karan Aujla. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory, urging commuters to avoid the area during the event hours. As per the Delhi Traffic Police, special arrangements are in place for the “P-POP Culture India Tour 2026” scheduled at the stadium in Lodhi Colony from 4 pm to 10 pm on February 28.
Restrictions on heavy vehicles from the JLN Stadium red light on the BP Marg will apply between 4 pm and 11 pm. Commuters have been advised to avoid BP Marg, Lodhi Road and roads surrounding the stadium during peak hours.
JLN Red Light
Sewa Nagar Bus Depot Red Light
5th Avenue Road near Double Storey Market and Dhobi Ghat
Pragati Vihar Red Light
Lala Lajpat Rai Marg T-Point
Barapullah cut near Gate No 5
Jangpura Metro Station/Suchna Bhawan T-Point
According to the advisory, vehicles from BP Marg may be diverted towards Mehar Chand Market. Traffic from 4th Avenue and Gurjar Chowk may not be allowed to access the Barapullah or JLN Service Road. Similarly, vehicles from 5th Avenue Road and Lodhi Road will be diverted at Pragati Vihar and other points to prevent congestion. Left turns towards the SCOPE Complex at Lala Lajpat Rai Marg T-Point will remain closed.
Expected crowd and entry arrangements
Authorities are expecting a turnout of nearly fifty thousand spectators. Visitors can enter the venue through Gates 2, 6, 8, 13, 14 and 21. Gate 13 will be used for VIP entry, while performers and organisers will access the venue through Gate 6. Gates 1 and 10 have been designated for emergency services.
Public parking areas have been arranged at the Sewa Nagar and Sunheri Pulla bus depots, CGO Complex, SCOPE Complex and near Gates 7 to 9. VIP vehicles will be parked inside the stadium through Gate 1. Police have strongly recommended the use of public transport and highlighted the JLN Stadium Metro Station as the nearest metro stop for attendees. Emergency vehicles will be allowed uninterrupted movement throughout the event period.
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