Delhi Metro construction: Key Lutyens' stretch set for yearlong closure from Feb 23 – Traffic advisory for Pandit Pant Marg

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for Pandit Pant Marg between GRG Circle and PM Circle as the key stretch of the Lutyens' Delhi will remain closed for general traffic movement for around 12 months, starting February 23 onwards, in view of the construction of the underground Yuge Yugeen Bharat Metro Station.

According to the advisory issued on Saturday, the stretch will remain closed to facilitate the construction work of the Delhi Metro, and commuters should plan their journeys accordingly to avoid inconvenience.

The traffic police, in the statement, said vehicles coming on Pandit Pant Marg from Gol Dak Khana are advised to take Dr Bishambar Das Marg, proceed towards Gurudwara Rakabganj Road (GRG Road) and then use Church Lane towards Church Road.

Similarly, vehicles coming from Church Road have been advised to take the lane for going towards GRG Road, Talkatora Road and Pandit Pant Marg, the Delhi Police advisory read.

The police have suggested alternative routes, including Sansad Marg, Patel Chowk Roundabout, Ashoka Road, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Bishambar Das Road, Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Road and Mahadev Road to ease congestion in the area.

In the advisory, the traffic police have also urged commuters to cooperate by avoiding or bypassing the affected stretch, and to make maximum use of public transport to ensure a safe and smooth journey.

People travelling towards ISBTs, railway stations and airports have been advised to carefully plan their travel with sufficient time in hand in view of the restrictions.

In a post from its Z account, the Delhi Traffic Police wrote, "TRAFFIC ADVISORY

In view of the construction work of the Underground Yuge Yugeen Bharat Metro Station, Pandit Pant Marg between GRG Circle and PM Circle will remain closed for general public movement w.e.f. 23.02.2026 for a period of approx. 12 months.

-Pandit Pant Marg between GRG Circle and PM Circle shall remain closed for general traffic movement.

-Sansad Marg, Patel Chowk Roundabout, Ashoka Road, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Bishambar Das Road, Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Road and Mahadev Road.

📍Commuters are advised to avoid the affected stretch, plan their journey in advance and use public transport wherever possible

📍Passengers travelling to ISBT/Railway Stations/Airports should keep sufficient travel time

📍Stay updated via Delhi Traffic Police channels."