Traffic restrictions and diversions are in place in several parts of the national capital, including central Delhi, on Friday (December 5, 2025) in view of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit, the Delhi Police said in an advisory and advised commuters to plan their journey accordingly.
Mr. Putin is expected to make diplomatic visits to Rajghat, Bharat Mandapam, Hyderabad House and Rashtrapati Bhavan among other places as part of his engagements in the city.
Office-goers and commuters will face traffic diversions on Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Janpath Road, Pragati Maidan tunnel, ITO Chowk, among others.
According to the advisory, traffic curbs will be in place from 9 am to 12 noon along W Point, A Point, ITO Chowk, BSZ Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, Rajghat Crossing, Shanti Van Crossing, Hanuman Setu Y Point, Netaji Subhash Marg, Nishad Raj Marg, Saleem Garh Flyover Bypass, the MGM Pragati Maidan Tunnel to Hanuman Setu, Kashmere Gate, Vikas Marg and IP Marg.
MGM Pragati Maidan Tunnel towards Hanuman Setu will remain closed during this period and commuters have been asked to use alternative routes, it said. — PTI
Major traffic restrictions in Delhi amid Putin’s visit
Traffic restrictions in Delhi during Putin’s visit on December 5, 2025, require commuters to plan alternative routes.