Delhi Traffic Advisory: Massive Diversions as Protests Hit Capital
Delhi Police implement dynamic traffic diversions and metro closures today due to protests by Opposition leaders marching to the Supreme Court.
Commuters in the national capital are facing a logistical nightmare this Monday, October 12, 2026, as the Delhi Traffic Police issued an urgent advisory regarding severe disruptions across Central and New Delhi. The city is bracing for significant movement restrictions and dynamic diversions triggered by the prevailing law and order situation.
The chaos stems from a planned march by Opposition leaders and Members of Parliament towards the Supreme Court. The protesters are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and raising concerns over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. With leaders from several INDIA bloc parties expected to participate, security has been tightened to an extreme level.
Major Roadblocks and Traffic Bottlenecks
The police have warned that traffic flow will be managed through real-time, dynamic diversions based on ground conditions. Several key junctions and high-traffic routes are expected to experience heavy congestion or complete halts. Commuters should prepare for delays at the following locations:
- Major Roundabouts: Panchkuian, Mandi House, Neela Gumbad, Rail Bhawan, Patel Chowk, and RML Hospital.
- Key Intersections: Dr. Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk, and the Minto Road intersection.
- Flyovers and Crossings: Lodhi Road flyover, the Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg crossing, and areas under the Bhikaji Cama Place and Moti Bagh flyovers.
- Ring Road & Connaught Place: Multiple T-points on the Ring Road and the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, including Barakhamba Road, Sansad Marg, and Jai Singh Road.
"The general public is requested to avoid non-essential travel through the affected areas, wherever possible, to minimize inconvenience," the advisory stated.
Metro Stations to Close Temporarily
In a significant move to bolster security, authorities have announced the temporary closure of several Metro stations. To ensure safety during the protest march, entry and exit at the following stations will remain closed from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM today:
- Patel Chowk
- Janpath
- Rajiv Chowk
- Mandi House
- Central Secretariat
- Barakhamba Road
High Security Deployment in Central Delhi
The capital's core is currently under heavy surveillance. High-security barricades have been erected at multiple locations throughout Central Delhi. To manage the potential volatility, a massive security contingent has been deployed, including:
- Delhi Police personnel at key junctions.
- Rapid Action Force (RAF) units.
- Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops.
Security personnel have been specifically concentrated around Barakhamba Road and the vicinity of Mandi House to monitor the movement of the marching protesters.
Traveler Advice and Emergency Contacts
The Delhi Traffic Police has strongly advised citizens to plan their journeys well in advance, especially those traveling to railway stations, ISBTs, or the airport, as additional travel time will be necessary. Motorists are urged to strictly follow the instructions of on-ground traffic personnel.
For real-time updates, the public can monitor official social media handles on X, Facebook, and Instagram, or contact the 24/7 traffic helpline at 1095 or 011-25844444.