Dussehra 2026: Traffic restrictions, security tightened in Delhi-NCR and more

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In view of the Dussehra celebrations, security has been beefed up in the Delhi-NCR region, while the traffic police have issued an advisory regarding the roads likely to be affected on Tuesday (October 20, 2026).

Traffic restrictions may be imposed in Dwarka and parts of South Delhi, police said.

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Traffic curbs in Dwarka

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning that restrictions may be imposed on six roads in Dwarka on Tuesday (October 20) evening. This is in view of the expected heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement due to the large gathering and expected VVIP movement.

Which roads are likely to be affected in Dwarka

The restriction will apply from 16:50 to 20:00

  • UER-II

  • Dwarka Expressway

  • Road No. 224, 226, 203 and 205

Commuters were advised to avoid those roads if possible and take alternate routes, the advisory said.

Ravana Dahan in Dwarka

A 221 feet tall effigy of Ravana is set to be burnt in Sector 10 in Dwarka on Vijayadashami, with the Dwarka Shri Ramlila Society announcing it as one of the tallest effigies of Ravana in the country for Dussehra celebrations in 2026.

Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort

In view of the Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort, the Delhi Traffic Police said that traffic restrictions and parking regulations will be imposed from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on October 20. As per the advisory, movement on Netaji Subhash Marg and Nishad Raj Marg may be restricted or regulated depending on prevailing traffic conditions and safety requirements.

Which areas are likely to be affected

The advisory states that diversions may be enforced at the following locations:

  • Chhatta Rail Chowk

  • T-Point, Subhash Marg

  • Delhi Gate

  • Shanti Van Chowk

  • GPO Chowk

Parking measures

The notice also listed reserved parking spaces for visitors

  • ASI Parking, Madhav Das Park (Parking 2 A)

  • Tikona Park parking lot (parking lot no. 3)

  • Sunehari Masjid Parking (T-5 Parking)

  • Parade Ground Car Park

  • Dangal Maidan parking lot

  • Omaxe Mall parking lot

13,000 policemen in Delhi-NCR

The police force is also making extensive security arrangements for Dussehra on October 20.

Over 13,000 policemen will be deployed across Delhi-NCR to ensure tight security during the Dussehra celebrations, with heightened vigilance at religious places and places where large public gatherings are expected, police officers said.

According to a PTI report, around 2,200 police personnel have been deployed at 66 locations of ‘Ravan Dahan’, 17 religious processions and other related events in Gurugram. Elaborate security arrangements have also been made in Faridabad with 1,200 police personnel to maintain law and order.

Traffic curbs in South Delhi

The Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an additional advisory in view of Durga Puja celebrations in Chittaranjan Park and Greater Kailas-II area of ​​South Delhi.

Private vehicles will not be allowed in CR Park and GK-II areas during heavy traffic, expected from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Which roads are likely to be affected

  • Outer Ring Road: Vasant Vihar Flyover – Modi Mill

  • Lala Lajpat Rai Marg: The entire stretch near CR Park

  • August Kranti Marg: Ring Road – Outer Ring Road

  • Mehrauli-Badarpur Road: Khanpur – Jamia Hamdard

  • Guru Ravidas Marg: DDA Flats Kalkaji – Jamia Hamdard

  • Lal Bahadur Shashtri Marg: From Khanpur – Chirag Delhi Flyover

  • Josip Broz Tito Marg: From Chirag Delhi flyover – Moolchand Flyover

  • Areas around CR Park and Greater Kailash-II

(With PTI inputs)

Published – 20 October 2026 17:00 IST