Delhi Traffic advisory for Dussehra

Motorists have been advised to plan their journey in advance and follow traffic police instructions to avoid traffic jams and hassles during Dussehra celebrations

Delhi Traffic advisory for Dussehra: The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory regarding traffic arrangements in Delhi on the occasion of Dussehra. A large number of people are likely to commute East Delhi, on October 20, 2026 for Dussehra celebrations. In view of this, traffic diversion will be implemented on several major roads as per need.

According to Delhi Traffic Police, traffic diversions will be in force during peak hours from 5 pm to 8 pm. Padestrian movement will also increase. As per traffic police advisory, traffic will be diverted on the following roads if necessary:

1. NH-24

2. Road No. 57

3. Road No. 57A

4. Road No. 56

5. Vikas Marg

Motorists have been advised to plan their journey in advance and follow traffic police instructions to avoid traffic jams and hassles during Dussehra celebrations. People passing through the affected roads should take extra time to leave their homes and use alternate routes as needed.

The police have instructed the motorists to park their vehicles only at designated parking spots. It has been asked to avoid illegal parking on the roadside, so as not to disrupt traffic.

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Apart from this, people are advised to drive cautiously during the Dussehra celebrations as pedestrian and vehicular traffic is expected to be high. The traffic police has appealed to the people to follow the traffic rules and follow the directions of the police.