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Delhi Enforces Nightly Traffic Diversions for Ramlila, Dussehra at Red Fort From Sept 22–Oct 3

Police urge commuters to use the Metro to ease crowding near the Red Fort.

Overview

  • All commercial vehicles and DTC buses will be diverted from Delhi Gate Chowk, Daryaganj and Chatta Rail Chowk between 5 pm and midnight throughout the festival period.
  • Movement is restricted on Netaji Subhash Marg from Delhi Gate to Chatta Rail Chowk as well as on Nishad Raj Marg during the events, with large daily crowds expected for three Ramlila performances.
  • E‑rickshaws, auto‑rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are not permitted beyond Chhatta Rail Chowk and Delhi Gate on Netaji Subhash Marg during event hours.
  • Police may divert private cars from Chhatta Rail Chowk, T‑Point Subhash Marg, Delhi Gate, Shanti Van Chowk and GPO Chowk on Lothian Road if needed, with suggested corridors via Rajghat, Shanti Van, Hanuman Setu, Kelaghat and Salimgarh Bypass.
  • Visitors without labels must use designated lots such as Madhav Das Park, Tikona Park, Sunehari Masjid, Parade Ground, Dangal Maidan, Omaxe Mall and Church Mission Road, while Metro access is available at Lal Quila and Jama Masjid.