Diljit Dosanjh concert: Delhi Metro services will run till midnight on October 30 to facilitate spectators, while traffic curbs will remain in place around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from 1pm to midnight

NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro services will be extended till midnight on Friday (October 30) across its network, except the Airport Express Line and Rapid Metro, Gurugram, to facilitate the movement of around 70,000 spectators expected to attend singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said additional train trips would be operated to help concertgoers return home after the event. Standby trains will also be kept ready to handle any unexpected surge in passenger traffic.The timings for purchasing QR tickets through the Delhi Metro Sarthi mobile app will also be extended by an hour in view of the revised service timings, the DMRC said.Additional staff, customer service personnel and customer facilitation agents will be deployed at JLN Stadium Metro station and key interchange stations to guide commuters and manage passenger movement.Security arrangements will also be strengthened at the station, with additional personnel, door frame metal detectors and enhanced screening measures to ensure the orderly movement of passengers.JLN Stadium Metro station, located on the Violet Line connecting Kashmere Gate and Raja Nahar Singh, is the nearest station to the concert venue. The DMRC has encouraged concertgoers to use Metro services to reach the stadium and return home, saying this would provide a convenient mode of transport and reduce dependence on private vehicles.Traffic restrictions around JLN Stadium from 1pmTraffic restrictions will be in place on several roads around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from 1pm until midnight on Friday for the 'Aura India Tour 2026' concert, the Delhi Traffic Police said.According to a traffic advisory, six diversion points have been identified, with two additional points to be activated if required.Bhishm Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg between Defence Colony and Lodhi Colony Flyover, Arch Bishop Marg, 4th Avenue Road and 5th Avenue Road are among the stretches where traffic movement will be affected.Restrictions will also be imposed on the Barapullah Flyover stretch between INA and Jangpura Metro Gate 2, Dayal Singh College Road and internal roads in CGO Complex and Lodhi Colony.At the Lodhi Road-Dayal Singh College Road intersection, vehicles will not be allowed to enter Dayal Singh College Road. Traffic on Lodhi Road will continue towards Lodhi Flyover or Aurobindo Marg. Diversions will also be enforced at intersections on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishm Pitamah Marg to regulate movement towards the stadium.Metro stations and routes for concertgoersThe traffic police has advised spectators to use the Metro to avoid congestion around the stadium.Passengers can use the Violet Line to reach JLN Stadium or Jangpura Metro stations for Gates 13, 14 and 17. Those travelling on the Yellow Line can get off at INA or Jor Bagh and use designated drop-off points for Gates 3, 6 and 8.Commuters travelling from the Yellow Line have also been advised to use the Kushak Nallah Bus Depot red light as a designated drop-off point.Cab pick-up and drop-off pointsConcertgoers travelling by taxis, auto-rickshaws and app-based cabs will have to use designated pick-up and drop-off locations. The traffic police has identified the following points:Arch Bishop Marg: For stadium Gates 13, 14 and 17.Lal Masjid in Pragati Vihar: For stadium Gates 13, 14 and 17.Kushak Nallah Bus Depot red light: For stadium Gates 3, 6 and 8.Taxis, auto-rickshaws and app-based cabs will not be allowed to halt or park along roadsides near the venue.No public parking at or around stadiumThere will be no parking facility for the general public at or around the stadium, the traffic police said.Limited parking will be available for special invitees at Sunehri Pula Bus Depot and the Dayal Singh College parking area. Motorists have been advised against roadside parking and halting near the venue.Emergency and medical vehicles will be given priority and provided obstruction-free passage during the restrictions.Traffic police helplineCommuters have been advised to allow extra travel time, plan their journeys in advance, follow instructions issued by traffic personnel and avoid roadside parking near the stadium.For assistance, commuters can contact the Delhi Traffic Police helpline at 1095. In case of emergencies, they can call 112.(With Agency Inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Delhi | Silver Rate in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Petrol Price in Delhi | Diesel Price in Delhi | CNG Price in Delhi | LPG Price in DelhiStay updated with the latest Delhi news. Download the TOI App.