Delhi Traffic Advisory Today, October 2: Traffic Restrictions Near Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place Over Proposed Protest
Commuters travelling through central Delhi on Friday may face traffic restrictions and diversions around Jantar Mantar and adjoining areas amid security arrangements for a proposed protest. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes wherever possible.
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New Delhi, October 2: Commuters travelling through central Delhi on Friday may face traffic restrictions and diversions around Jantar Mantar and adjoining areas amid security arrangements for a proposed protest. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised motorists to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes wherever possible.
The affected areas include Jantar Mantar Road, Parliament Street, Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, Patel Chowk and GPO, along with other connecting roads in central Delhi. Barricades have also been placed on roads leading towards Jantar Mantar as authorities prepare for possible gatherings.
The proposed demonstration is linked to demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Delhi Police has said that permission for the proposed protest had not been granted. ‘CJP Protest Will Continue Until CEC Quits’: Abhijeet Dipke on Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Traffic Advisory October 2: Jantar Mantar, Connaught Place Roads to Face Diversions Amid Protest
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In connection with traffic restrictions and regulated movement around Jantar Mantar and adjoining areas on 02 October 2026, commuters are advised to avoid the affected stretches wherever feasible and plan their journeys in advance.
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Delhi Traffic Restrictions Today
Motorists travelling through central Delhi have been asked to follow traffic signs and instructions issued by personnel deployed in the affected areas. Authorities have advised commuters to allow extra travel time and avoid the Jantar Mantar-Connaught Place corridor if their journey does not require passing through the area. Abhijeet Dipke Detained by Mumbai Police Ahead of October 2 March, Released Later.
Traffic movement may be regulated depending on the situation, particularly if a large number of people gather or attempt to move towards other parts of central Delhi.
Commuters should therefore check for updated traffic advisories before starting their journey and follow diversion routes wherever directed by the Delhi Traffic Police.
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