New Delhi is under high security and areas under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) are expected to be out of bounds for the public on September 8, 9 and 10 in view of the much-awaited G-20 Summit.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on approved a proposal to declare a public holiday on September 8-10 in view of the G20 Summit.

Traffic restrictions are expected to be put in place from September 8 to September 10.

All schools in the city, as well as offices of the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), will now remain closed during the three days. All commercial establishments in New Delhi police district will also remain closed from September 8 to 10 in view of G20 Summit, officials said.

According to a Times of India report, entry of heavy vehicles, except for those carrying essential goods, will be restricted while the summit is in progress. There will be traffic restrictions for the general public in the NDMC area for the two days of the G20 Summit as well as the day before as the places would be visited by dignitaries from around the world.

As per a report by the IndianExpress the government could declare a public holiday to reduce traffic congestion in the otherwise busy area. Traders could be handed special passes and markets in the Lutyens’ area like Khan Market and Connaught Place, which are getting an updo, may be operational but restricted.