By Team INVC | INVC NEWS
Published: October 10, 2026 | 11 : 40 AM IST
NEW DELHI, India | October 10, 2026 — Delhi traffic alert today: Travelers heading to an airport, railway station or interstate bus terminal through New Delhi and central Delhi should leave extra time as police prepare traffic diversions at major junctions amid the planned CJP demonstration.
Delhi Traffic Police’s October 10 advisory allows officers to introduce diversions from 6 AM wherever the law-and-order situation requires them. Consequently, a route that remains accessible at one point in the day may face controls later.
The immediate concern for commuters extends beyond the protest venue at Jantar Mantar. The advisory identifies junctions around Connaught Place, Mandi House, Dhaula Kuan and several connecting roads where officers may redirect vehicles.
Diversions depend on conditions at each location
Police have warned of potential disruption at around 30 key traffic points. However, the advisory does not establish that every listed road will remain completely closed throughout Saturday.
Instead, officers may stop vehicles temporarily, regulate movement or send drivers onto alternative routes according to conditions on the ground. Police may also ease restrictions when circumstances permit.
For travelers, this means an earlier journey estimate may no longer reflect the available route. Therefore, checking fresh traffic updates shortly before departure matters as much as choosing a route in advance.
Check these junctions around central Delhi
The following locations appear in published accounts of the traffic advisory. Drivers should treat them as points where restrictions or diversions may affect movement.
| Area | Locations to check before travel |
| Central Delhi approaches | Shankar Road roundabout toward New Delhi from the Vande Mataram T-point; Jhandewalan roundabout; Panchkuian roundabout |
| Mandi House and adjoining routes | Mandi House roundabout; Dr. Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, also called W-point; Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk, also called A-point |
| Station approach roads | Minto Road–Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg; Guru Nanak Chowk; Chelmsford Road–Connaught Place Outer Circle T-point |
| Connaught Place | Outer Circle–Barakhamba Road T-point; Tolstoy Marg–Janpath crossing |
| Jantar Mantar and Parliament area | Ashoka Road–Jantar Mantar Road roundabout; Windsor Place roundabout; Rail Bhavan roundabout; Jai Singh Road–Sansad Marg crossing |
| Nearby connecting junctions | Gol Dak Khana roundabout; Patel Chowk roundabout; Jai Singh Road–Ashoka Road T-point; RML Hospital roundabout |
These locations include several approaches to the same wider area. As a result, changing one turn may still bring a driver toward another controlled junction.
South Delhi and Ring Road connections also feature
The advisory also identifies points beyond the immediate Jantar Mantar neighborhood:
- Dhaula Kuan flyover.
- Bhairon Road–Mahatma Gandhi Marg, or Ring Road, T-point.
- Lodhi Road flyover.
- Neela Gumbad roundabout.
- Madarsa T-point.
- Samrat Hotel roundabout.
- Sardar Patel Marg–Panchsheel Marg crossing.
- The area beneath Bhikaji Cama Place.
- The area beneath Moti Bagh flyover.
- Ring Road–San Martin Marg T-point.
Travelers should check the relevant junctions along their entire journey. In particular, an airport-bound trip may encounter changes before the final approach to the airport.
Flying or catching a train? Plan the approach carefully
Traffic police have specifically urged people traveling through New Delhi and central Delhi to railway stations, interstate bus terminals and the airport to allow additional time.
The advisory does not prescribe one extra-time allowance for every journey. Distance, the departure point and restrictions along the route will determine how much time a traveler needs.
As a practical precaution, confirm the exact terminal or station entrance before booking a cab. Then check the current road approach and tell the driver about any applicable police advisory.
For train and bus passengers, checking the departure status separately also helps. A road diversion explains how access may change; it does not, by itself, establish that a transport service has been canceled.
How to check the latest Delhi traffic situation
Police have advised commuters to consult Delhi Traffic Police’s official website and social media channels for fresh updates.
Travelers can also contact the traffic helplines:
1095
011-25844444
When requesting information, specify the departure area, destination and intended travel time. That makes it easier to ask about the particular junctions that affect the journey.
Meanwhile, police have advised people to avoid unnecessary travel through affected areas. Drivers making essential trips should follow directions from personnel at the scene and remain prepared for a route change.
What this alert means before you leave
The key takeaway for Saturday’s travel planning is that restrictions depend on local conditions. The named diversion points show where problems may arise, while current police updates establish what applies when you travel.
Before leaving, check the latest advisory, confirm your service’s departure details and allow additional time. Sharing this route information with someone collecting you or traveling with you can also help prevent a missed connection.
