Delhi traffic restrictions on October 31 for Run for Unity: Routes, diversions, timings and commuter advisory

Traffic restrictions will be in place in parts of Delhi from 3.30 am to 9 am on October 31 for the 'Run for Unity', organised to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Vallabhbhai Patel, police said on Friday.

Run for Unity route: Where will the event begin and end?

According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, the run will begin from Gate No. 1 of the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium near India Gate.

Participants will proceed towards the C-Hexagon, take a right turn on the radial road opposite Shahjahan Road and conclude the run at Subhas Chandra Bose's statue on Kartavya Path.

Which roads and junctions will face traffic restrictions?

Traffic movement towards the C-Hexagon will be regulated at several junctions, depending on traffic conditions and the movement of participants.

These include:

• Bhagwan Dass Road
• Purana Quila Road
• Sher Shah Road
• Dr Zakir Hussain Marg
• Pandara Road
• Q-Point
• Mandi House

Cross-traffic will be allowed at junctions depending on the location and density of participants. Emergency vehicles will be given uninterrupted passage, the advisory said.

Delhi Traffic Police advisory: What should commuters know?

Commuters have been advised to:

• Avoid unnecessary travel in the affected areas between 3.30 am and 9 am.
• Avoid roadside parking near the event venue.
• Use alternative routes wherever possible.
• Follow directions issued by traffic personnel to avoid inconvenience.

Delhi traffic: Fresh restrictions under GRAP

The Delhi Traffic Police has announced fresh restrictions on the entry of vehicles into the national capital under the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which will come into effect from November 1, 2026. Motorists have been advised to check whether their vehicles meet the eligibility criteria before planning their journeys.

In a post on X, the Delhi Traffic Police stated that vehicle movement and entry into the city would be regulated under the updated GRAP guidelines. The restrictions will cover specific categories of vehicles as part of efforts to control pollution levels and improve air quality in Delhi.

According to the traffic police advisory, BS-VI-compliant vehicles, CNG-powered vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) and vehicles falling under exempted categories will be permitted to enter Delhi, subject to applicable rules.

The revised regulations will restrict the entry of vehicles that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards or do not have a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).

Non-compliant interstate buses will also face entry restrictions under the updated rules. Meanwhile, trucks that are not destined for Delhi will have to take peripheral expressways instead of entering the national capital.

The restrictions will also cover tractors and jugad vehicles, wherever applicable, along with certain vehicles registered outside Delhi.