Delhi Metro will close entry and exit at six stations on Monday, October twelve, twenty twenty-six, as opposition parties plan protests in the capital. The Delhi Traffic Police has also warned that vehicle movement may be affected on thirty routes, with diversions possible from six AM.

The restrictions are intended to address security and law-and-order concerns linked to the demonstrations. The opposition parties are seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Metro stations affected

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said entry and exit will remain closed at the following stations from six AM to four PM:

  • Patel Chowk
  • Janpath
  • Rajiv Chowk
  • Mandi House
  • Central Secretariat
  • Barakhamba Road

Interchange services will continue at all six stations. Passengers will therefore be able to change Metro trains at these locations, but they will not be permitted to enter or leave the stations during the restriction period.

Rajiv Chowk is one of the major interchange stations in the Delhi Metro network. Mandi House also provides interchange facilities, making the entry and exit restriction particularly relevant for passengers whose journeys involve central Delhi.

Security agencies will review the situation, after which further directions may be issued. The Metro update advises passengers to plan their journeys according to the restrictions and monitor fresh information.

Traffic diversions on thirty routes

The Delhi Traffic Police said traffic may remain affected on several major roads on Monday. Diversions may begin from six AM, depending on the law-and-order situation.

The routes identified in the advisory are:

  • Shankar Road–Vande Mataram 'T' Point towards New Delhi roundabout
  • Dhaula Kuan flyover
  • Jhandewalan roundabout
  • Panchkuian roundabout
  • Mandi House roundabout
  • Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk, also known as W-Point
  • Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk, also known as A-Point
  • Minto Road–Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
  • Guru Nanak Chowk
  • Chelmsford Road–Connaught Place Outer Circle 'T' Point
  • Bhairon Road–MGM Ring Road 'T' Point
  • Lodhi Road flyover
  • Neela Gumbad roundabout
  • Madrasa 'T' Point
  • Samrat Hotel roundabout
  • Sardar Patel Marg–Panchsheel Marg crossing
  • Under Bhikaji Cama Place
  • Under Moti Bagh flyover
  • Ring Road–San Martin Marg 'T' Point
  • Ashoka Road–Jantar Mantar Road roundabout
  • Windsor Place roundabout
  • Tolstoy Marg–Janpath crossing
  • Rail Bhawan roundabout
  • Jai Singh Road–Sansad Marg crossing
  • Connaught Place Outer Circle–Barakhamba Road 'T' Point
  • Gol Dak Khana roundabout
  • Patel Chowk roundabout
  • Jai Singh Road–Ashoka Road 'T' Point
  • RML Hospital roundabout
  • Connaught Place Outer Circle–Sansad Marg 'T' Point

The advisory follows protests that have continued in Delhi since October nine, with traffic diversions or closures being used on different routes. The latest notice indicates that movement could again be disrupted across central and other parts of the city on Monday.

What commuters need to know

Passengers using the six affected Metro stations should account for the entry and exit restrictions between six AM and four PM. Interchange access will remain available, but that facility does not permit passengers to leave the station or enter it from outside during the restriction period.

Road users should also allow for possible diversions along the thirty listed routes. The traffic police advisory links the timing and implementation of those diversions to the law-and-order situation, so road conditions may change during the day.

Conclusion

Delhi commuters face Metro entry and exit restrictions at six stations and possible diversions on thirty routes on Monday, October twelve, twenty twenty-six. Interchange services will continue at the affected stations, while security agencies and traffic authorities will assess the situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which Metro stations will restrict entry and exit?

Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road will restrict entry and exit.

Q. When will the Metro station restrictions apply?

Entry and exit will be closed from six AM to four PM on Monday, October twelve, twenty twenty-six.

Q. Can passengers change Metro trains at the affected stations?

Yes. Interchange services will remain available at all six affected stations.

Q. Why are the restrictions being imposed?

The restrictions are linked to announced opposition protests and security concerns. Opposition parties are seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Q. How many road routes may be affected?

The Delhi Traffic Police has identified thirty routes where diversions may apply.

Q. When may road diversions begin?

Diversions may begin from six AM on Monday, depending on the law-and-order situation.

Q. What should Metro passengers do?

Passengers should plan their journeys around the entry and exit restrictions and monitor fresh updates.