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East Delhi traffic diversions announced for Dussehra celebrations
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 10:35 PM
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Delhi traffic police have warned that several roads in East Delhi will be diverted or subject to strict restrictions during Dussehra, urging commuters to plan their journeys in advance.
The Delhi traffic police issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Dussehra festivities, stating that multiple routes in East Delhi will undergo changes to accommodate the celebrations.
According to the notice, certain arterial roads will be diverted to alternate alignments, while other stretches will face strict entry restrictions for private vehicles. The exact locations of diversions and restrictions have been communicated through official channels.
Commuters are advised to check real‑time traffic updates on the Delhi Police website or mobile apps before starting their trips, and to use alternative routes wherever possible.
Traffic personnel will be deployed at key junctions to manage flow and enforce the restrictions. The advisory remains in force from the early morning of Dussehra until the conclusion of the day's events.
According to the notice, certain arterial roads will be diverted to alternate alignments, while other stretches will face strict entry restrictions for private vehicles. The exact locations of diversions and restrictions have been communicated through official channels.
Commuters are advised to check real‑time traffic updates on the Delhi Police website or mobile apps before starting their trips, and to use alternative routes wherever possible.
Traffic personnel will be deployed at key junctions to manage flow and enforce the restrictions. The advisory remains in force from the early morning of Dussehra until the conclusion of the day's events.