Delhi roads at standstill as farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march leaves traffic in a tangle; watch video

Traffic was severely disrupted across parts of the national capital region, especially Delhi and Noida, on Monday as farmers prepared for the 'Delhi Chalo' protest march towards Parliament. Visuals from areas in Delhi-NCR showed long queues of vehicles, with heavy security deployment and police barricades in place.



Traffic jams were observed in Chilla border, DND flyover, and the Kalindi Kunj border among other places




The Noida Police, anticipating traffic disruptions due to the protest, has issued detailed traffic guidelines to mitigate the effects of the march. The farmers are demanding compensation and benefits under agricultural reforms, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Organised by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and supported by other farmer groups from at least 20 districts, the march aims to press for key demands related to agricultural reforms.

Authorities have urged commuters to stay updated on the situation and follow traffic guidelines to avoid delays.

Key Traffic Restrictions and Diversions

To manage the traffic chaos, several restrictions and diversions have been enforced, particularly for heavy vehicles and passenger traffic. Police are conducting strict checks at major borders between Noida and Delhi.

• Heavy Vehicle Restrictions:
  • Goods vehicles will be barred from routes including the Yamuna Expressway to Delhi via Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
  • Goods vehicles will also be restricted from traveling from Sirsa to Surajpur via Parichowk.
• Alternate Routes for Passenger Vehicles:
  • Chilla Border to Greater Noida:
    • Take Sector 14-A flyover → Golchakkar Chowk (Sector-15) → Sandeep Paper Mill Chowk → Jhunjhupura Chowk.
  • DND Border to Delhi:
    • Take Film City flyover → Sector-18 → Elevated Road.
  • Kalindi Border to Delhi:
    • Take Mahamaya flyover → Sector-37.
  • Greater Noida to Delhi:
    • Via Charkha roundabout → Kalindi Kunj or Hajipur underpass → Kalindi Kunj through Sector-51 and Model Town.
  • Yamuna Expressway Traffic:
    • Exit at Jewar toll → Khurja → Jahangirpur.
  • Peripheral Expressway Traffic:
    • Avoid Sirsa exit → Use Dadri or Dasna exits for Delhi.