NEW DELHI: To facilitate the movement of spectators attending “Aura India Tour 2026” concert by renowned artiste Diljit Dosanjh at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Friday, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has made special operational arrangements, including the extension of services beyond normal operating hours on all lines (except Airport Express Line and Rapid Metro, Gurgaon).“Additional train trips will be operated across the network to facilitate the smooth dispersal of spectators after the event. Standby trains will also be kept ready for deployment, if required, to cater to any unforeseen surge in passenger traffic. In addition, the timings for QR ticket purchase on Delhi Metro Sarthi App shall also be increased by an hour owing to extended service timings on the day,” said Anuj Dayal, principal executive director, corporate communications, DMRC.Additional DMRC staff, customer service personnel and customer facilitation agents will be deployed to guide commuters and regulate passenger movement.The concert is expected to attract approximately 70,000 spectators, many of whom are likely to use metro services for travelling. JLN Stadium metro station on the Violet Line is the nearest station to the venue.Traffic restrictions will be enforced on several roads around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday in view of singer Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, police said.The restrictions will remain in force from 1 pm until midnight for the ‘Aura India Tour 2026’ concert. Six diversion points have been identified, with two additional points to be activated if required, according to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police.Bhishm Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg between Defence Colony and Lodhi Colony Flyover, Arch Bishop Marg, 4th Avenue Road and 5th Avenue Road are among the stretches where traffic movement will be affected, the advisory stated.Restrictions will also be imposed on the Barapullah Flyover stretch between INA and Jangpura Metro Gate 2, Dayal Singh College Road, and internal roads in CGO Complex and Lodhi Colony.At the Lodhi Road-Dayal Singh College Road intersection, vehicles will not be allowed to enter Dayal Singh College Road. Traffic on Lodhi Road will continue towards Lodhi Flyover or Aurobindo Marg. Diversions will also be enforced at intersections along Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishm Pitamah Marg to regulate traffic movement towards the stadium.The traffic police have advised concert-goers to use the Metro to reach the venue. JLN Stadium and Jangpura stations on the Violet Line will provide access to Gates 13, 14 and 17. INA and Jor Bagh stations on the Yellow Line can be used to reach the designated drop-off points for Gates 3, 6 and 8.No public parking will be available at or around the venue. Invitees can park at Sunehri Pula Bus Depot and Dayal Singh College, while taxis and auto-rickshaws must use designated pick-up and drop-off points.Commuters have been advised to allow extra travel time, follow instructions issued by traffic personnel and avoid roadside parking near the stadium.(With Agency Inputs)