Ahead of American rapper Travis Scott’s two-day concert at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium starting today, the Delhi Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions in the national capital.
The music concert, part of Scott’s Circus Maximus World Tour, is scheduled for October 18 and 19 between 6 pm and 10 pm. Traffic movement in the city is likely to be impacted, with an expected footfall of 50,000 to 60,000 spectators on both days.
The traffic police issued a detailed advisory on Friday, cautioning commuters of possible congestion.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY
In connection with “Circus Maximus World Tour” live concert by Travis Scott at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on 18th & 19th October 2025
📍 Entry Gates: 2, 6, 8, 13, 14 & 21 (Gates 1 & 10 reserved
for emergency) 📍 Parking: Sewa Nagar Bus Depot, Sunheri Pulla Bus… pic.twitter.com/Q2yBQIRyJp
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) October 17, 2025
To manage the heavy traffic and ensure public convenience, detailed arrangements have been put in place around JLN Stadium and adjoining roads, according to the advisory. Restrictions will remain in effect from 4 pm to 10 pm on both days.
As per the advisory post on X, commuters are urged to avoid B P Marg, Lodhi Road, and surrounding routes during event hours.
Diversions And Restrictions
Several key diversions have been put in place to ensure smooth flow of traffic. Check details here:
- Traffic from B P Marg will be diverted towards Meharchand Market, while vehicles from Lodhi Road will not be allowed beyond Pragati Vihar red light.
- Vehicles from 5th Avenue Road must take a U-turn near Dhobi Ghat, and those arriving from INA and Thyagraj Stadium cannot access the JLN Service Road near Gate No. 5.
- No vehicle movement will be permitted from 4th Avenue and Gurjar Chowk towards Barapullah and the JLN Service Road during the concert hours.
- Left turns towards the SCOPE Complex from Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Jangpura Metro T-point will be restricted, with vehicles directed towards Lodhi Flyover.
Curbs For Heavy Vehicles
Heavy vehicles will be barred between the JLN Stadium Red Light and B P Marg from 4 pm to 11 pm on both days.
Spectators can enter the venue through Gates 2, 6, 8, 13, 14, and 21, while Gates 1 and 10 are reserved for emergencies, the advisory stated.
Parking And Entry Gates
Meanwhile, designated parking will be available at the Sewa Nagar and Sunheri Pulla bus depots. Roadside parking near the stadium is strictly prohibited, and violators’ vehicles will be towed.
Emergency vehicles will have free passage but are advised to avoid B P Marg and Lodhi Road to prevent delays. The traffic police advised commuters travelling to airports, railway stations, or hospitals to head early and take alternate routes.
The advisory added that adequate signage and personnel will be deployed to guide motorists, and urged the public to use public transport and comply with directions from traffic officials.
