Delhi Traffic Alert October 13: Traffic Restrictions Likely at 22 Junctions, Check Affected Areas

Commuters travelling through New Delhi and Central Delhi on Tuesday, October 13, should prepare for possible traffic delays as the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning of disruptions at key junctions. The restrictions are linked to the prevailing law-and-order situation amid protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Traffic diversions may be introduced depending on conditions on the ground, potentially affecting people travelling to offices, railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and the airport. Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys in advance, avoid non-essential travel and check the latest traffic updates before setting out.

Delhi Traffic Advisory for October 13: Check the 22 Key Junctions

The advisory identifies 22 junctions and road stretches where movement could be affected. These include busy intersections around Connaught Place, Mandi House, Patel Chowk, Lodhi Road and other parts of Central Delhi. Police have stressed that the restrictions will depend on the situation at each location rather than operating as fixed closures throughout the day.

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Full List of Junctions Where Traffic May Be Affected

According to the advisory, the following locations may experience traffic disruption on October 13.

1. Roundabout Panchkuian
2. Roundabout Mandi House
3. Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W-Point)
4. Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point)
5. Minto Road and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
6. Guru Nanak Chowk
7. Chelmsford Road and Outer Circle, Connaught Place T-Point
8. Bhairon Road and MGM (Ring Road) T-Point
9. Lodhi Road Flyover
10. Roundabout Neela Gumbad
11. Sardar Patel Marg and Panchsheel Marg crossing
12. Under Bhikaji Cama Place
13. Under Moti Bagh Flyover
14. Ring Road and San Martin Marg T-Point
15. Roundabout Ashoka Road and Jantar Mantar Road
16. Roundabout Rail Bhawan
17. Jai Singh Road and Sansad Marg crossing
18. Outer Circle, Connaught Place and Barakhamba Road T-Point
19. Roundabout Patel Chowk
20. Jai Singh Road and Ashoka Road T-Point
21. Roundabout RML Hospital
22. Outer Circle, Connaught Place and Sansad Marg T-Point. Moneycontrol

Why Are Traffic Restrictions Expected?

The advisory comes amid demonstrations by opposition parties and supporters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests are linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for electoral rolls.

Opposition leaders have raised concerns over the deletion of names from voter lists and alleged irregularities in the process. The situation has prompted additional security and traffic management measures in the capital. However, the extent of any restrictions will depend on developments on the ground.

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What Should Commuters Keep in Mind?

People travelling through Central Delhi should allow additional time, particularly if they have appointments, office commitments or connecting journeys to catch. Even when a road is not completely closed, traffic checks, barricading and diversions can slow movement on surrounding roads.

Those travelling to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs) or the airport through New Delhi and Central Delhi should plan their routes in advance. Where practical, commuters can consider using the Delhi Metro to avoid road congestion around affected areas.

It is also important not to assume that a route available earlier in the day will remain open. The police may modify or relax restrictions as the situation changes.

How to Check the Latest Delhi Traffic Updates

Before leaving home, commuters should check the official Delhi Traffic Police website for current advisories. The traffic police also lists its helpline numbers as 1095 and 011-25844444, while its official website provides WhatsApp contact details at 8750871493.

These channels can help travellers verify whether a particular road is affected and whether an alternative route is advisable.

What This Means for Delhi Commuters

The October 13 traffic advisory is a reminder that even temporary restrictions at a few major junctions can affect journeys across a much wider area. Connaught Place, Mandi House and Patel Chowk are important connections for people travelling between different parts of the capital, so delays may extend to nearby roads.

The practical approach is to leave earlier, check traffic updates immediately before travelling and avoid unnecessary trips through affected areas. Since the restrictions are subject to real-time assessment, commuters should follow on-ground police instructions rather than relying solely on a pre-planned route.

Note:The advisory lists locations where traffic may be affected; it does not confirm that all 22 junctions will remain closed. Travellers should check the latest official updates before setting out.