Ahead of football icon Lionel Messi visit to Delhi on Monday, Delhi Police have issued a traffic advisory for areas around Arun Jaitley stadium.
The football icon will begin the final leg of his India tour on Monday. Messi is also expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tour in the national capital.
Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory
Ahead of football legend Lionel Messis visit to Delhi, the Delhi Traffic Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory to manage crowd and vehicle movement. Commuters have been asked to plan their travel in advance and follow police instructions.
Traffic advisory details are as follows:
- Traffic diversions will be in place on Bahadurshah Zafar Marg and JLN Marg.
- Heavy vehicles are not allowed from Daryaganj to Bahadurshah Zafar Marg.
- Heavy vehicles will also be restricted from Guru Nanak Chowk to Asaf Ali Road.
- People are advised to avoid JLN Marg, Asaf Ali Road, and Bahadurshah Zafar Marg due to heavy movement.
- The advisory has been issued by Delhi Traffic Police and shared on X for public awareness.
Arun Jaitley Stadium to Host Main Event
The main event of Messis Delhi tour will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. A large turnout is expected as fans gather to see the global football star. Delhi Police have shared designated entry and exit points for ticket holders to ensure smooth access to the venue.
Parking has been completely banned around the stadium. Vehicles found in restricted areas will be towed and fined. Visitors have been advised to use metro services and public buses to avoid congestion.
Messi to Felicitate Minerva Academy Teams
During the event, Lionel Messi will felicitate teams from Minerva Academy that have won three major youth football trophies. The ceremony is expected to be a memorable moment for young players and football fans across the country.
Did Messi 2011 India Visit See Similar Crowds?
Messi last visited India in 2011 for a friendly match in Kolkata. That visit saw massive crowds, packed roads, and heavy security arrangements. Fans waited for hours to get a glimpse of the football legend.
Messi Kolkata Stadium Havoc
At the 2011 match in Kolkatas Salt Lake Stadium, crowd control became a major challenge. The stadium was filled beyond capacity, and police had to step in to manage the situation, making it one of India’s most talked about football events.
Celebrities Who Have Met Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has met several Indian celebrities. These include business leader Nita Ambani, actors Tiger Shroff, Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has also met the football icon during international events.
