The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive advisory for Sunday, November 1, 2026, warning commuters about significant traffic disruptions in Central Delhi. A proposed rally at Ramlila Ground is expected to draw large crowds, necessitating extensive traffic regulations and diversions from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Commuters are strongly advised to plan their journeys well in advance, consider alternative routes, and utilize public transport, particularly the Delhi Metro, to avoid delays. The advisory highlights potential congestion and diversions across several key junctions and arterial roads in the city center.
Key Diversions and Affected Routes
Traffic movement is anticipated to be affected on numerous roads surrounding Ramlila Ground. Key diversion points identified by the Delhi Traffic Police include:
- Netaji Subhash Marg T-Point
- Rajghat
- Delhi Gate
- ITO A-Point
- Ajmeri Gate Red Light
- Ranjeet Singh Flyover at Barakhamba Road
- Bhavbhuti Marg-DDU Marg Red Light
- Jhandewalan Roundabout
- Turkman Gate
- Mirdard Chowk
Roads likely to experience restrictions or heavy congestion include BSZ Marg, JLN Marg, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, Minto Road, DBG Road, KG Marg-Firoz Shah Road, and Chelmsford Road. Additionally, stretches like the Ranjeet Singh Flyover towards Turkman Gate, Barakhamba Road towards Mandi House Roundabout, and Sikandra Road may also see significant impact.
Advice for New Delhi Railway Station Passengers
Passengers traveling to New Delhi Railway Station are urged to follow specific alternative routes to ensure timely arrival:
- From DBG Road side: Use Chelmsford Road, Outer Circle at Connaught Place, Minto Road, and Bhavbhuti Marg.
- From East Delhi (Ajmeri Gate side): Opt for ITO, DDU Marg, and Bhavbhuti Marg.
- If DDU Marg is disrupted: Consider ITO Red Light, W-Point, Sikandra Road, Connaught Place, Paharganj, and Chelmsford Road.
The movement of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses will also be regulated on selected stretches, including BSZ Marg, the entire Rajghat to JLN Marg stretch, DBG Road, and Minto Road, depending on real-time traffic conditions. Authorities have requested full cooperation from the public to ensure smooth and safe traffic management during the event.