Muharram 2026: Delhi traffic police issues advisory, check road closures, diversions, affected areas and travel timings for June 26

The Delhi Traffic Police has announced road closures and traffic diversions in view of the Muharram scheduled for Friday, June 26. Commuters have been alerted about major restrictions across several parts of the national capital, with a detailed traffic advisory released to manage the situation smoothly.

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Official Statement by Delhi Traffic Police

In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police stated: “Special traffic arrangements and diversions will be in place across various parts of Delhi on 26.06.2026 to facilitate the smooth and safe movement of Moharram processions. Commuters are advised to avoid affected stretches, use alternate routes, plan their journeys in advance and follow the directions of Traffic Police personnel deployed on duty."

Affected Areas and Major Stretches

Several key roads and locations will experience traffic restrictions:

• Mehrauli–Badarpur Road (MB Road): Hamdard T-Point to Khanpur T-Point
• Pankha Road: Sagarpur T-Point to Uttam Nagar Chowk
• Dabri–Palam Road: Palam Flyover to Karbala near MTNL Office via Dabri More
• GTK Road: Azadpur Chowk to Mukarba Chowk
• Central Delhi areas: Jama Masjid, Ajmeri Gate, Kamla Market, Paharganj, Jhandewalan, Inderlok, Shastri Nagar, Bara Hindu Rao
• Outer Circle and surrounding roads: Sansad Marg, Rafi Marg, Sunehari Bagh Road, Krishna Menon Marg, Tuglak Road Corridor

Traffic Restrictions and Diversions

Central Delhi (12:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Diversions at key points including:

• Brijmohan Chowk
• Gate No. 1 Jama Masjid
• Subhash Cut (Cycle Market)
• Ajmeri Gate
• Kamla Market Roundabout
• Jhandewalan Roundabout
• Paharganj Chowk
• Inderlok Chowk
• K.D. Chowk (Shastri Nagar Metro Chowk)
• Kamal T-Point
  
• Bara Hindu Rao

Movement towards Zakira Underpass from Inderlok Metro Station will be restricted

New Delhi Area (4:00 PM to 10:00 PM)

Traffic restrictions on:

• Outer Circle (from Chelmsford Road Crossing to Sansad Marg – wrong carriageway)
• Sansad Marg up to NITI Aayog

Key Advisory for Commuters

• Avoid the affected routes and congestion-prone areas
• Use alternate roads wherever possible
• Plan travel in advance, especially during peak hours
• Follow traffic police instructions strictly