Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory Ahead Of Dussehra Celebration: Check Timings & Roads Affected

As the nation’s capital gears up for Dussehra celebrations, the Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday evening, October 20, issued a warning warning of possible diversions and traffic restrictions in Dwarka due to the expected movement of VVIPs and heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police said, “In connection with Dussehra celebrations at Dwarka on 20/10/2026, traffic diversions and restrictions may be imposed from 4:50 PM to 8:00 PM due to expected VVIP movement and heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic.”

Delhi Traffic Alert: Roads are likely to be affected

Restrictions can be applied between 16:50 and 20:00 on road II. of Urban Extension (UER-II), Dwarka Expressway and Road No. 224.

Traffic police have advised commuters to avoid these roads if possible and take alternative routes to minimize inconvenience during the festivities.

Delhi Traffic Police issues guidelines for commuters

The advisory urged commuters to plan their journeys in advance and allow more time for travel.

“Plan your trips in advance and allow extra travel time,” the advisory said.

Commuters have also been advised to park their vehicles only in designated parking spaces and refrain from roadside parking. The traffic police further urged motorists to follow its instructions and drive carefully, taking into account the expected movement of pedestrians and vehicles.

Special traffic arrangements in Delhi for Dussehra

Meanwhile, Central Range DCP Traffic K Ramesh said that special traffic arrangements have been put in place for the last 10 days.

As the Dussehra celebrations will attract large crowds, Ramesh said the Delhi Traffic Police has been fully deployed in areas likely to witness heavy footfall, including Hanuman Mandir and Delhi Gate.

“Ramlila events are being held at 43 places across the district and Durga Puja is being celebrated at 16 places. Police personnel have been deployed at all these places in the last nine days. Extensive arrangements have also been made for Dussehra tomorrow. Women have been deployed and we have also received support from CAPF (Central Armed Forces),” he said adding that additional security forces would be deployed tomorrow.

Joint CP Suman Goyal stressed that the police force is maintaining maximum vigilance due to the expected high profile visits and massive public gatherings. He stressed that special arrangements have been made to facilitate VIP movements during the festivities and to ensure that the public does not face any inconvenience.

“A large turnout is expected and the event is being held at several locations across the Western Range. Due to this and keeping in mind the expected crowds and the sensitivity of the situation, appropriate arrangements have been made. There will also be considerable movement of VIPs in Dwarka district and other areas, so special measures have been put in place. The police department has various responsibilities, such as ensuring that it counters any criminal activity and does not conclude that the entire public will face any inconvenience to the festival. Peacefully and smoothly, that is our the main goal,” she said.

Also known as Vijayadashami, Dussehra signifies the triumph of good over evil. According to Hindu tradition, Lord Rama defeated Ravana on this day, giving rise to the tradition of burning effigies of Ravana. The festival also marks the culmination of the nine-day Navratri celebrations.