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Messi mania hits Delhi, traffic curbs in place as football icon arrives for GOAT tour

Delhi is set for a high-octane afternoon as football legend Lionel Messi arrives in the capital today for the Delhi leg of his much-anticipated G.O.A.T. India Tour.

TAS News Service

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Monday, December 15, 2025

New Delhi: The event is scheduled to take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium (Ferozshah Kotla Ground) between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, with traffic restrictions likely to come into force from 12 noon onwards to manage large crowds and ensure smooth vehicular movement.

According to the advisory, traffic around the stadium is expected to move slowly due to heightened security arrangements and heavy spectator movement. Diversions and restrictions will be implemented on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Marg, while heavy vehicles will not be allowed on stretches from Daryaganj to Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and from Guru Nanak Chowk to Asaf Ali Road.

Commuters have been advised to avoid key stretches between 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm, including JLN Marg (Rajghat to Delhi Gate up to R/A Kamla Market), Asaf Ali Road (Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate), and Bahadurshah Zafar Marg (Delhi Gate to ITO) on both carriageways, as these areas are likely to witness congestion.

For spectators, entry into the stadium has been streamlined through designated gates. Gates 1 to 8 can be accessed from Bahadurshah Zafar Marg (southern side), Gates 10 to 15 from JLN Marg near Ambedkar Stadium Bus Terminal (eastern side), and Gates 16 to 18 from Bahadurshah Zafar Marg near the petrol pump (western side).

Parking near the venue will be restricted to labelled vehicles only. Free parking facilities have been arranged at Mata Sundari Road, Rajghat Power House Road, and Velodrome Road. App-based cab users can avail pick-up and drop-off services at MA Medical College (Gate No. 2) on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and Rajghat Chowk.

Authorities have warned that illegal parking on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, JLN Marg, and the Ring Road stretch from Rajghat to I.P. Flyover will result in towing and prosecution.

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