Delhi traffic restrictions today: Full list of roads that may be affected and facing diversions on October 11 amid CJP protest

Traffic restrcitions in Delhi are in place for a second consecutive day as Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Traffic Police has announced diversions from 6 am, with commuters likely to face delays around Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place, Mandi House and other key intersections. Commuters travelling through central Delhi have been advised to avoid non-essential journeys and allow additional time to reach railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and the airport.

Delhi traffic restrictions today, October 11

According to the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, traffic movement may be affected at several major junctions and road stretches across the capital. The restrictions cover areas around the protest venue at Jantar Mantar as well as other parts of central Delhi and Lutyens' Delhi.

The police have said traffic arrangements may be regulated or relaxed depending on real-time assessments of the situation. Commuters should check official traffic updates before starting their journeys.

Delhi traffic curbs: Which roads may be affected by Delhi traffic diversions today?

The traffic advisory identifies the following roads and intersections where movement may be affected on Sunday.

• Ashoka Road-Jantar Mantar Road roundabout
• Tolstoy Marg-Janpath crossing
• Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg crossing
• Rail Bhawan roundabout
• Patel Chowk
• Gol Dak Khana
• Several intersections around Connaught Place
• Mandi House
• Minto Road-Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg junction
• Lodhi Road flyover
• Neela Gumbad roundabout
• Samrat Hotel roundabout
• Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg crossing
• Underpasses beneath the Bhikaji Cama Place flyover
• Underpasses beneath the Moti Bagh flyover

Traffic movement on these stretches may be regulated depending on crowd movement and security arrangements. The advisory does not mean every listed road will remain completely closed throughout the day.

Why are traffic restrictions in force in Delhi today?

The restrictions come as CJP renews its protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. At a press conference at HKS Surjeet Bhawan on Saturday, CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde said marches to Jantar Mantar would be held daily until Kumar was removed from the post.

The party has raised allegations concerning electoral-roll irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Student organisations have also indicated that demonstrations will continue. SFI general secretary Srijan Bhattacharyya said students would hold peaceful protests, including at locations where police barricades stop them.

Delhi Police has said CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ranka and Das have been placed under preventive arrest and would be produced before an Executive Magistrate at Delhi Cantt Police Station on Sunday.

Delhi traffic advisory today, what should commuters do?

Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel through affected areas and set aside extra time for their journeys. Those travelling to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals and the airport, particularly through New Delhi and central Delhi, should plan ahead.

The police have also asked commuters to follow updates on its official website and social media platforms. Traffic restrictions may change during the day depending on the situation, so travellers should check the latest advisory before choosing their routes.

Inputs from PTI