- CJP protest at Jantar Mantar leads to Delhi traffic restrictions.
- Diversions implemented from 6 am at 30 key locations.
- Commuters advised to plan ahead, avoid non-essential travel.
Delhi Traffic Update: Traffic restrictions are in force across Delhi amid planned protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar on Saturday. The demonstrations centre on the demand for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row. In view of the protest, the Delhi Traffic Police has imposed diversions from 6 am, with movement likely to remain affected at around 30 key points across the national capital.
Delhi Traffic Diversions: Affected Routes
According to the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, traffic movement may be affected at the following locations and surrounding roads:
1. Round About Shankar Road-Vande Mataram T-Point towards New Delhi
2. Dhaula Kuan Flyover
3. Round About Jhandewalan
4. Round About Panchkuian
5. Round About Mandi House
6. Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W-Point)
7. Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point)
8. Minto Road-Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
9. Guru Nanak Chowk
10. Chelmsford Road-Outer Circle Connaught Place T-Point
11. Bharion Road–MGM (Ring Road) T-Point
12. Lodhi Road Flyover
13. Round About Neela Gumbad
14. Madarsa T-Point
15. Round About Samrat Hotel
16. Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg Crossing
17. Under Bhikaji Cama Place
18. Under Moti Bagh Flyover
19. Ring Road-San Martin Marg T-Point
20. Round About Ashoka Road–Jantar Mantar Road
21. Round About Windsor Place
22. Tolstoy Road-Janpath Crossing
23. Round About Rail Bhawan
24. Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg Crossing
25. Outer Circle Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road T-Point
26. Round About Gol Dak Khana
27. Round About Patel Chowk
28. Jai Singh Road-Ashoka Road T-Point
29. Round About RML Hospital
30. Outer Circle Connaught Place-Sansad Marg T-Point
In connection with the prevailing law and order situation, traffic diversions and restrictions may be imposed at various locations across Delhi on 10.10.2026 from 06:00 AM, depending on ground conditions. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, avoid non-essential travel through affected areas and follow official traffic updates. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS •Motorists are requested to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed in the area. Please follow diversion signs and traffic directions to avoid congestion. •For real-time updates and assistance, connect with Delhi Traffic Police through the following channels: FACEBOOK: https://t.co/XMFa7Ld8gD PLATFORM X: https://t.co/hro9F9Bmge INSTAGRAM: https://t.co/aL9StmHNJn WHATSAPP: 8750871493 HELPLINE NOS.: 1095 / 011-25844444 #DPTrafficAdvisory #DTPUpdates @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @LtGovDelhi @CPDelhi @CMODelhi @DelhiPolice @OfficialDMRC @dtchq_delhi @tweetndmc @FBDPolice @gurgaonpolice @SonipatPolice @jhajjarpolice @ghaziabadpolice @CP_Noida @timesofindia @the_hindu @IndianExpress @AmarUjalaNews @NavbharatTimes @Live_Hindustan @TimesNow @IndiaToday @republic
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) October 9, 2026
Commuter Advisory
According to Delhi Traffic Police, traffic movements at these locations may be regulated or diverted depending on ground conditions. Commuters are advised to follow traffic police instructions and use alternative routes wherever possible. They have been asked to plan their journeys in advance and keep extra travel time, especially if travelling to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs) or the airport through New Delhi and Central Delhi.
Commuters have also been advised to avoid non-essential travel through affected areas. Traffic restrictions may change depending on the situation, and some measures could be relaxed or tightened following real-time assessments. Meanwhile, security has also been tightened in the national capital, with Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel deployed in sensitive areas. Strict vehicle checks are underway in different parts of the city.
#WATCH | Delhi: Security heightened at Aya Nagar border connecting Delhi and Gurugram ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest today. Delhi Police along with paramilitary personnel deployed; strict checking of vehicles underway. https://t.co/FI3I5aUmHi
— ANI (@ANI) October 10, 2026