Delhi Traffic Police has announced daily traffic restrictions around Chittaranjan Park and Greater Kailash-II during Durga Puja celebrations from 16–20 October 2026. The measures will apply from afternoon 4:00 to midnight each day.
The restrictions are intended for the celebration areas and may affect journeys through the surrounding roads. Devotees travelling to the venues and commuters passing nearby should plan their routes before leaving and allow extra time.
What commuters should know
Delhi Traffic Police has advised people to use the Delhi Metro while travelling to or near the affected areas. Commuters have also been asked to avoid roads covered by the advisory wherever possible.
Unauthorised parking should be avoided. The traffic guidance also asks road users to follow regulations and cooperate with personnel deployed for duty during the celebrations.
The detailed advisory contains information on restrictions and affected routes. Travellers should consult those route details before starting their journeys, particularly during the daily restriction window from afternoon 4:00 until midnight.
The advisory applies to both Chittaranjan Park, also referred to as C.R. Park, and Greater Kailash-II. It covers the full celebration period specified by Delhi Traffic Police, from 16 October through 20 October 2026.
Planning for the celebrations
People attending Durga Puja events can reduce travel uncertainty by choosing public transport and building additional time into their plans. Those who need to drive should avoid unauthorised parking and comply with instructions issued by traffic personnel.
The traffic police has appealed to all commuters to plan their journeys in advance. It has also called for cooperation with personnel on duty and adherence to traffic regulations throughout the advisory period.
Conclusion
Traffic restrictions will remain in force each day from afternoon 4:00 to midnight in connection with Durga Puja celebrations in C.R. Park and Greater Kailash-II from 16–20 October 2026. The stated guidance is to use the Delhi Metro, avoid affected roads, reject unauthorised parking and allow extra travel time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where will the traffic restrictions apply?
The advisory covers Chittaranjan Park, also known as C.R. Park, and Greater Kailash-II.
Q. When will the restrictions be in force?
They will apply from 16–20 October 2026.
Q. What will be the daily restriction hours?
The restrictions will operate from afternoon 4:00 to midnight each day.
Q. What transport option has been advised?
Devotees and commuters have been advised to use the Delhi Metro.
Q. What should drivers avoid?
Drivers should avoid affected roads and unauthorised parking.
Q. What has Delhi Traffic Police asked commuters to do?
It has asked commuters to plan journeys in advance, follow traffic regulations and cooperate with personnel on duty.
