In view of Durga Puja celebrations in Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) and GK-II from October 16 to 20, the Delhi Traffic Police has now issued a travel advisory for commuters. Traffic restrictions will be in place from 4 pm to 12 am daily, and people are advised to use public transport or alternative routes to avoid inconvenience. Here’s what you should know.
Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory For Durga Puja Celebrations
TRAFFIC ADVISORY | DURGA PUJA CELEBRATIONS 2026
In view of Durga Puja celebrations in Chittaranjan Park (C.R. Park) and Greater Kailash-II from 16–20 October 2026, traffic restrictions will be in place from 4:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight daily.
Devotees and commuters are advised to use Delhi Metro, avoid affected roads, refrain from unauthorised parking and allow extra travel time.
Delhi Traffic Police appeals to all commuters to plan their journeys in advance, follow traffic regulations and cooperate with personnel on duty.
📢 Please refer to the detailed traffic advisory for restrictions and affected routes.
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— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) October 16, 2026
Delhi is known for grand Durga Puja celebrations, especially in CR Park and Greater Kailash-II. Hundreds of people visit the pandals in these areas, which can cause heavy traffic and congestion on key routes. Keeping this in mind, Delhi Traffic Police recently took to X to announce traffic restrictions for commuters.
The pandals are located within residential colonies with limited road space and parking areas. Here are the roads and stretches that are likely to be affected from October 16 to 21, from 4 pm to midnight:
- Outer Ring Road: Vasant Vihar-Modi Mill Flyover
- Lala Lajpat Rai Marg: Entire stretch near CR Park
- August Kranti Marg: Ring Road-Outer Ring Road
- M.B. Road: Khanpur-Jamia Hamdard
- Guru Ravidas Marg: DDA Flats Kalkaji-Jamia Hamdard
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg: Khanpur-Chirag Delhi Flyover
- Internal Roads: Areas around CR Park and Greater Kailash-II
Also Read: Durga Puja 2026: 10 Best Pandals In Delhi With Beautiful Idols, Grand Setups & More
Travel Tips For Commuters
In the advisory, Delhi Traffic Police advised commuters to use the Delhi Metro and avoid the affected roads. They should allow extra travel time and plan their journeys in advance. Commuters should also refrain from parking their vehicles in unauthorised areas and follow all traffic regulations.
If you want to visit pandals in CR Park to see the Durga Puja celebrations, then instead of travelling by car or taking a cab, you should opt for a Metro ride. Get off at Greater Kailash Metro Station, and then you can walk to the pandals. It is also advisable to visit the pandals early in the morning, as the rush peaks during the evenings and you may see a lot of traffic on the roads while going back home.
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So, keep this advisory in mind if you are planning pandal hopping in CR Park and GK-II this year.
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