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Traffic Curbs in Delhi on Sunday for Half Marathon
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News18•17-10-2026, 20:45
Traffic Curbs in Delhi on Sunday for Half Marathon
- •Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place across several major stretches in New Delhi from 4.45 am to 11 am on Sunday for the Delhi Half Marathon.
- •Around 40,000 participants are expected to join the event, with races starting at different times including elite categories, amateur runners, and the Police Cup.
- •The 21-km half marathon route will cover prominent locations such as Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road, Mathura Road, Kartavya Path, and C-Hexagon.
- •Traffic arrangements will be regulated dynamically, and commuters are advised to use alternate routes like Ring Road, DND Flyover, and Vikas Marg for smooth travel.
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Traffic restrictions and diversions will remain in force from 4:45 am to 11 am on Sunday, with different race categories starting progressively from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium starting at 5:18 am.
The half marathon route covers Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Mathura Road, Kartavya Path, C-Hexagon, and India Gate, alongside several major junctions and roundabouts.
For north-south travel, commuters are advised to use Ring Road via Ashram Chowk and Sarai Kale Khan or routes through Dhaula Kuan and Connaught Place. For east-west movement, suggested routes include the DND Flyover, AIIMS Chowk, and Vikas Marg.
