Akon Concert Delhi: Traffic restrictions on Sunday, 8 August for LIVE music show – Entry, parking, roads and stretches to avoid | Details

Akon Concert Delhi: Ahead of the “Akon India Tour 2025” concert in the national capital on Sunday, the Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory on Saturday, warning commuters of congestion and diversions in the surrounding areas due to the anticipated turnout of around 10,000 attendees.Akon Concert Delhi Date and Time The much-anticipated live concert featuring American rapper and singer Akon is scheduled for Sunday evening at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The concert is scheduled from 5 pm to 10 pm. Authorities are preparing for an expected crowd of approximately 10,000 attendees.Akon Concert Delhi: Delhi Police’s traffic advisory – Entry, parking details According to the advisory issued by the issued by the Delhi traffic police, spectators are allowed to enter the venue through Gate Numbers 13 and 14 of the JLN stadium.Parking for vehicles of the visitors has been arranged at Gates 7 to 9 and at the SCOPE Complex Municipal Corporation of Delhi parking area, which has been booked by the event organisers.Akon Concert Delhi: Traffic restrictions and diversionsHeavy Transport Vehicles (HTVs) will face movement restrictions on the stretch from JLN Stadium Red Light to Whole B P Marg between 4 pm and 11 pm on Sunday, to ensure smooth traffic movement.Commuters have been advised to avoid B P Marg, CGO Complex Road, the area immediately surrounding JLN Stadium, and approach roads during the specified hours, the traffic advisory issued by the Delhi Police read.“All emergency vehicles, including Delhi Police, ambulance, and fire brigade, will be allowed free access on roads where restrictions are in place while on duty," it further said, while asking such vehicles to preferably avoid B P Marg and CGO Complex Road to prevent inconvenience.The police further stated that elaborate arrangements have been made to manage the expected crowd and regulate vehicular movement."Motorists and the general public are advised to use public transport and plan their journeys, keeping in mind the heavy rush around the stadium," the advisory added.Traffic personnel will be deployed along key routes, and commuters have been urged to follow on-ground instructions to avoid inconvenience, it said.