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Delhi Traffic Advisory: Central Delhi Roads to Face Congestion on October 16
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CNBC TV18•16-10-2026, 00:05
Delhi Traffic Advisory: Central Delhi Roads to Face Congestion on October 16
- •Traffic congestion and diversions are expected on Central Delhi roads on October 16 due to a planned gathering at Central Park in Connaught Place.
- •Restrictions and traffic regulation are likely to begin at 3 pm near key areas like Connaught Place, India Gate, and the Lutyens zone.
- •Affected routes include Sansad Marg, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Tolstoy Marg, and the C-Hexagon at India Gate.
- •Commuters are advised to plan journeys in advance, use public transport like the Delhi Metro, and avoid unauthorized roadside parking.
- •Real-time traffic updates are available via the Delhi Traffic Police Twitter handle @dtptraffic or helplines 1095 and 011-25844444.
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Traffic congestion and diversions in Central Delhi are expected on October 16 due to a planned gathering and the 'Lehra do Tiranga' march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Central Park in Connaught Place.
Traffic restrictions and regulated movements are scheduled to begin at 3 pm on Friday, October 16, and will continue depending on the on-ground traffic conditions.
Affected areas include Connaught Place, India Gate, the Lutyens' zone, and key roads such as Sansad Marg, KG Marg, Barakhamba Road, Tilak Marg, Ashoka Road, and the C-Hexagon.
