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Delhi Traffic Police Set Restrictions Ahead Of India-Afghanistan T20I
Delhi Traffic Police is changing traffic rules around Arun Jaitley Stadium for a cricket match.
India will play Afghanistan in a T20I on September 13, 2026.
The changes begin at 2 pm and may continue until 11:45 pm.
Some major roads may have restrictions or diversions.
Goods vehicles will also be limited on certain road sections.
Drivers should plan their trips and use other roads when possible.
Fans should use only official entrances, parking areas and taxi pick-up points.
The police want to reduce traffic problems while the match and BRICS Summit increase movement in the city.
Traffic restrictions, diversions and parking regulations will begin around Arun Jaitley Stadium from 2 pm on September 13, 2026.
Restrictions or diversions may affect Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, DDU Marg, Mirdard Chowk and JLN Marg until 11:45 pm.
Goods-vehicle movement will be restricted on designated stretches of Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg and DDU Marg.
Commuters are advised to avoid unnecessary travel near the venue, plan ahead and use alternate routes.
The advisory precedes the India-Afghanistan opening T20I and comes amid the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
- Who
- Delhi Traffic Police, commuters and spectators attending the India-Afghanistan T20I.
- What
- Traffic restrictions, diversions and parking regulations will be implemented around Arun Jaitley Stadium.
- Where
- Arun Jaitley Stadium and surrounding roads in New Delhi, including Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, DDU Marg, Mirdard Chowk and JLN Marg.
- When
- September 13, 2026, from 2 pm onward; some restrictions may continue until 11:45 pm.
- Why
- To manage increased spectator and vehicle movement during the match amid the BRICS Summit and heightened security arrangements.
Postponement Requested
Match Proceeds As Scheduled
Whether the match should be postponed
Postponement Requested
Delhi Traffic Police earlier requested postponement because additional security was deployed during the BRICS Summit.
Match Proceeds As Scheduled
The DDCA confirmed that the match would not be postponed, so the India-Afghanistan series will begin as originally scheduled.
Key facts
- Match
- India-Afghanistan opening T20I
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Restriction period
- From 2 pm; possible road restrictions until 11:45 pm
- Venue
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
- Potentially affected roads
- Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, DDU Marg, Mirdard Chowk and JLN Marg
- Goods-vehicle restrictions
- Designated stretches of Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg and DDU Marg
- Commuter guidance
- Plan journeys, avoid unnecessary travel near the venue and use alternate routes
- Spectator guidance
- Use designated entrances, parking areas and app-based taxi pick-up and drop-off points
Quotes
Delhi Traffic Police
Delhi's traffic enforcement agency issuing the match-related advisory
“In connection with the India–Afghanistan T20 Cricket Match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 13.09.2026, traffic restrictions, diversions and parking regulations will be in place in and around the stadium area from 1400 hrs onwards.”
republicworld.com
“Spectators are requested to use only designated entry, parking and app-based taxi pick-up/drop-off points. For real-time traffic updates, follow the official social media handles of Delhi Traffic Police.”
republicworld.com
Sources
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