Traffic Advisory for Dec 5: Delhi Traffic Police announce road restrictions, diversions, check blocked routes

New Delhi: Several routes and major roads will be blocked in Delhi on Friday, December 5, due to administrative exigencies. The Delhi Traffic Police issued a detailed traffic advisory for tomorrow, announcing major restrictions and road diversions across central Delhi. Police have issued a request regarding several key routes between 9:00 AM and 12:00 noon.

As per the traffic advisory, the traffic movement will be restricted in carriageways and service lanes around high-density zones, which include – 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 By-Pass, MGM-Pragati Maidan Tunnel to Hanuman Setu, Kashmere Gate, Vikas Marg, and IP Marg.

Drivers have been advised to steer clear of these routes from 9 AM to 12 PM and use alternate corridors to avoid congestion.

The advisory also lists strict parking regulations. Parking will be allowed only in designated areas, while it will remain prohibited on: Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg and Ring Road (Hanuman Setu to Shanti Van to Rajghat, I.P. Flyover to Pragati Maidan Tunnel, and Nishad Raj Marg to IP Marg)

The Traffic Police warned that violators will be towed and prosecuted. Commuters have been advised to stay updated through official Delhi Traffic Police channels for real-time information and further instructions.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

In connection with administrative exigencies on 05.12.2025, traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place in carriageways & service roads around W Point, A Point, ITO Chowk, BSZ Marg, Delhi Gate, JLN Marg, Rajghat Crossing, Shanti Van Crossing, Hanuman… pic.twitter.com/pBqD0wOrsZ

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) December 4, 2025

This advisory comes amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi on Thursday. He is on a two-day State visit to India(BHARAT) and will hold the 23rd India(BHARAT)-Russia Annual Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on December 5.

Meanwhile, in a rare diplomatic gesture that underscores the strong ties between India(BHARAT) and Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received President Putin at Delhi Airport on Thursday, breaking with standard protocol.

Upon his arrival in India(BHARAT), Putin received a ceremonial welcome, highlighting the strong ties between India(BHARAT) and Russia. Putin’s visit to India(BHARAT) highlights Russia’s efforts to maintain global influence despite Western isolation.

The visit underscores India(BHARAT)’s strategic balancing act in global politics, strengthening ties with Russia while navigating relationships with the West. Key discussions may include the Ukraine conflict, Afghanistan, and expanding the India(BHARAT)-Russia Strategic Partnership.

It is to be noted that this is the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit since 2021, since the Russian Army’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This visit of the Russian President is expected to focus on boosting trade, defence cooperation, and energy partnerships with India(BHARAT). PM Modi and President Putin are expected to sign several deals during his visit. President Putin’s visit comes weeks after the US imposed tariffs on India(BHARAT), pressuring it to buy Russian oil.

President Putin is scheduled to attend a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan tomorrow. He will also lay a wreath at Rajghat. He will then meet PM Modi at Hyderabad House. The Russian President will also hold a business event. Post the event.

(With ANI Inputs)