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Politics
Delhi Police warns of road curbs on key arteries amid CJP protest, urges public transport
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM
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Delhi Police announced that major thoroughfares will face traffic restrictions today as a protest by the Chief Justice of India is expected, and advised commuters to rely on public transport.
The Delhi Police issued a notice this morning indicating that several key roads in the capital are likely to be subject to traffic curbs today. The restrictions are being put in place in anticipation of a protest organized by the Chief Justice of India, which is expected to draw large crowds in and around the city.
Police officials have urged commuters to switch to public transport modes such as the metro, buses and shared auto‑rickshaws to minimise congestion and ensure smoother movement for emergency services. They added that traffic personnel will be deployed at critical junctions to manage flow and enforce the restrictions.
The department cautioned that the curbs could affect travel times on major arteries and asked residents to plan their journeys accordingly. No specific timeline for the easing of the restrictions was provided, and authorities will monitor the situation closely throughout the day.
Police officials have urged commuters to switch to public transport modes such as the metro, buses and shared auto‑rickshaws to minimise congestion and ensure smoother movement for emergency services. They added that traffic personnel will be deployed at critical junctions to manage flow and enforce the restrictions.
The department cautioned that the curbs could affect travel times on major arteries and asked residents to plan their journeys accordingly. No specific timeline for the easing of the restrictions was provided, and authorities will monitor the situation closely throughout the day.