Diljit Dosanjh urges concertgoers to take Delhi Metro to reach venue

Diljit Dosanjh advised the concertgoers to utilise the Delhi Metro service as parking facility would not be available at JLN Stadium. Singer Diljit Dosanjh urged the people attending his 'Aura India Tour' concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday to take the Delhi metro as there would be no parking facility at the venue. He asked the concertgoers to utilise the Delhi metro service, which will be available till 12am.Delhi Police posted a video of Diljit Dosanjh urging concert goers to take the Delhi Metro to reach the JLN Stadium on Friday. (Screengrab: X/Delhi Police)The Delhi Police reposted the singer's video on its official X handle, saying traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place from 1pm to 12am and the use of metro would ease commute for concertgoers.Earlier, the Delhi Police had refused permission for Dosanjh's concert over security concerns and festive-season law and order commitments. The concert was later given clearance after discussions between the police and the organisers, paving the way for the Delhi show to kick off his Aura India Tour as planned.ALSO READ: Diljit Dosanjh Delhi concert on October 30: Traffic curbs, diversions on key roads; check advisoryNearest metro station to Jawaharlal Nehru StadiumAdvising people to use the metro, the Delhi Traffic Police said they can get down at JLN Stadium and Jangpura stations on the Violet Line to reach Gates 13, 14 and 17 of the stadium. People going to watch Diljit Dosanjh's concert in Delhi can also get off at INA and Jor Bagh stations on the Yellow Line to reach designated drop-off points near Gates 3, 6 and 8 of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.ALSO READ: Delhi Metro trains to operate till midnight on Oct 30 for Diljit Dosanjh concert at JLN StadiumPublic parking not available at JLN StadiumThere will no public parking facility available at or around the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. People going for Diljit Dosanjh's concert will have to park at Sunehri Pula Bus Depot or Dayal Singh College, the Delhi traffic advisory read. Those taking taxis and auto-rickshaws will have to get off at the designated drop-off point and use the designated pick-up point on their way back.Traffic restriction in Delhi todayThe advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police identified six diversion points. Traffic will remain affected on 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.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, while 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.Commuters have been advised to allow extra travel time, follow traffic personnel's instructions and avoid roadside parking near the stadium.(With PTI inputs)Akanksha Verma is an Associate Editor at the Hindustan Times in New Delhi. With an experience of over a decade, she has led newsrooms operations and worked on digital content strategies. She is adept at covering breaking news situations and holds expertise in doing long-form explainers on national, political and geopolitical issues. Akanksha has previously worked with The Times Of India, Indian Express Online, News18.com, India Ahead and The Daily Jagran. She has written on key national and global events, including the Lok Sabha Elections, Assembly Elections, US Elections, US-Iran war, Operation Sindoor, Israel-Palestine conflict, Afghanistan conflict, Ram Temple verdict, Ladakh standoff, Abrogation of Article 370 and Demonetisation. She holds a BA (Hons) in English from Ramjas College, University of Delhi, and a Postgraduate Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, Odisha. She is proficient in both English and Hindi and has earned a beginner-level certification in Korean. Beyond her newsroom responsibilities, Akanksha enjoys reading books that explore gender and social issues. She also turns to poetry as a creative outlet, writing verses whenever inspiration strikes.Read More