Traffic Advisory Issued for Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 in Delhi

New Delhi, October 4 (Udaipur Kiran) : The Delhi Traffic Police has announced a traffic advisory in anticipation of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026, set to take place on October 4 from 5 AM to 11 AM. This marathon is being organized in honor of Flying Officer Nirmal Jeet Singh Sekhon, the only recipient of the Param Vir Chakra from the Indian Air Force.

Traffic disruptions are expected around key areas including JLN Stadium, Lodhi Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, India Gate, and Zakir Hussain Marg. Specific routes such as Bhishm Pitamah Marg (JLN Stadium Gate No. 1), Lodhi Road (from BP Marg to Madarsa T-point and Aravindo Marg), and several others will see restricted access.

Diversions will be implemented at various points, including Service Nagar Flyover, Kotla, and major intersections like Andrews Ganj and Neela Gumbad. VIP parking will be available at designated gates, while participants can park at Scope Complex, Dayal Singh College, Sunhari Pulla, and the Service Nagar bus depot.

Emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass without obstruction. The traffic police have urged the public to plan their journeys in advance and consider alternative routes.

In a related event, a 10-kilometer race under the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon has already commenced in Mumbai, featuring participants like 74-year-old retired Navy officer Rajinder Singh, who is completing his 149th marathon.

Bhupendra Singh Chundawat

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