Delhi traffic alert! Roads blocked, diverted ahead of Muharram Tazia procession today — Routes to take and avoid here

Delhi Traffic Alert: Road Closures and Diversions for Upcoming Muharram Tazia Procession

Theindiapostdaily.com – On 26 June, the Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory to manage road closures and rerouting during the Muharram Tazia procession. The national capital will see major disruptions and adjustments as the event progresses throughout the day.

Key Areas Impact

The advisory highlights that several important road segments will be affected by the religious procession. These include Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Pankha Road, Dabri-Palam Road, GT Karnal Road, and parts of Central and New Delhi. Traffic diversions and movement restrictions will be active all day.

“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,” stated the Delhi Traffic Police on X.

Central Delhi Restrictions

In Central Delhi, road changes will apply from 12 noon until 10:00 PM. Locations such as Brijmohan Chowk, Jama Masjid, Cycle Market, Ajmeri Gate, Kamla Market, Paharganj, Jhandewalan, Inderlok, Shastri Nagar, Karnal-T point, and Bara Hindu Rao will experience movement disruptions. Motorists will not be allowed to head toward the Zakira Underpass from Inderlok Metro Station during this time.

Routes to Consider

For smoother travel, commuters can opt for the following alternative paths:

• Guru Ravidas Marg (formerly Inder Mohan Bhardwaj Marg)
• Outer Ring Road
• Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg
• Jail Road – Tilak Nagar – Najafgarh Road
• Power House – Sector-1 – Dabri More (Road No. 201)
• Rani Jhansi Road
• Panchkuian Road
• Idgah Road
• Sadar Thana Road
• Vande Mataram Marg
• Shankar Road Roundabout
• Nala Road – Power House – Sector-1 – Palam Flyover
• Raja Nahar Singh Marg
• Najafgarh Drain Road
• Swami Narayan Marg
• New Rohtak Road
• Talkatora Road
• Sheikh Mujib-Ur-Rehman Marg
• KG Marg
• Copernlous Marg
• Janpath Road

Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and fire services, will have priority access during the event.