The Delhi Traffic Police on Friday released a detailed advisory ahead of American rapper Travis Scott’s much-awaited ‘Circus Maximus World Tour’ live concert, set to take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 18 and 19.
Heavy Traffic Expected Around JLN Stadium
According to the advisory, an estimated 50,000–60,000 spectators are expected to attend the two-day concert, which could result in heavy traffic congestion in and around the Lodhi Road and JLN Stadium areas. To ensure smooth vehicular movement and public convenience, the traffic police have announced several diversions and restrictions.
Entry Gates for Visitors
Entry for the general public will be allowed through Gate Nos. 2, 6, 8, 13, 14, and 21, while Gates 1 and 10 have been reserved exclusively for emergency services. Authorities have advised attendees to reach the venue well in advance to avoid delays and crowding.
Parking Arrangements
Due to the anticipated crowd size, parking around the stadium will remain restricted. Visitors are advised to use the designated parking facilities at Sewa Nagar Bus Depot and Sunheri Pulla Bus Depot. Delhi Police has urged spectators to use public transport, including the Metro, to minimize traffic load in the area.
Key Traffic Diversions
- At JLN Red Light, traffic from BP Marg will be diverted towards Merchant Market.
- At Sewa Nagar Bus Depot Red Light, vehicles will not be permitted from 4th Avenue/Gurjar Chowk to Barapullah.
- No access will be allowed to the JLN Service Road, with a U-turn enforced on 5th Avenue Road, Dhobi Ghat.
- From Lodhi Road, no entry will be permitted beyond Pragati Vihar Red Light.
- At the Lala Lajpat Rai Marg T-Point, no left turn will be allowed towards the SCOPE Complex.
- Vehicles from INA/Thyagraj will not be allowed to access the JLN Service Road at the Barapullah Cut near Gate No. 5.
- At Jangpura Metro Station (Suchna Bhawan T-Point), vehicles will not be allowed to take a left turn towards SCOPE Complex.
Police Advisory for Commuters
Commuters have been advised to avoid the Lodhi Road–JLN Stadium–Barapullah stretch during concert hours and plan alternative routes. The advisory emphasizes cooperation with on-ground police personnel and adherence to traffic directions to prevent inconvenience.
