Delhi Traffic Advisory Amid CJP Protest

On the morning of October 11, Delhi’s traffic police rolled out a fresh advisory, warning anyone on the move to brace for diversions at roughly thirty key intersections across the capital.

The move comes in response to a planned protest by the so‑called Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) around the iconic Jantar Mantar complex. The party is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and while Delhi Police have denied permission for the rally on law‑and‑order grounds, the city’s road network is still expected to feel the pinch.

What does this mean for you? In short, if you’re heading to a railway station, an inter‑state bus terminal (ISBT) or the airport, consider postponing the trip if it isn’t absolutely necessary. If you can’t, give yourself a healthy buffer – extra ten to fifteen minutes, maybe more, depending on where you’re coming from.

The restrictions kicked in at 6 a.m. and will stay in place for as long as the situation warrants. Police said they’ll tighten or loosen the diversions in real‑time, so keep an eye on local updates.

Here’s a quick rundown of the hotspots where traffic may be slowed or rerouted:

1. Roundabout Shankar Road‑Vande Mataram T‑Point towards New Delhi
2. Dhaula Kuan Flyover
3. Roundabout Jhandewalan
4. Roundabout Panchkuian
5. Roundabout Mandi House
6. Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W‑Point)
7. Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A‑Point)
8. Minto Road and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
9. Guru Nanak Chowk
10. Chemsford Road‑Outer Circle Connaught Place T‑Point
11. Bharion Road‑MGM (Ring Road) T‑Point
12. Lodhi Road Flyover
13. Roundabout Neela Gumbad
14. Madarsa T‑Point
15. Roundabout Samrat Hotel
16. Sardar Patel Marg‑Panchsheel Marg crossing
17. Under Bhikaji Cama Place
18. Under Moti Bagh Flyover
19. Ring Road‑San Martin Marg T‑Point
20. Roundabout Ashoka Road‑Jantar Mantar Road
21. Roundabout Windsor Palace
22. Tolstoy‑Janpath crossing
23. Roundabout Rail Bhawan
24. Jai Singh Road‑Sansad Marg crossing
25. Outer Circle Connaught Place‑Barakhamba Road T‑Point
26. Roundabout Gol Dak Khana
27. Roundabout Patel Chowk
28. Jai Singh Road‑Ashoka Road T‑Point
29. Roundabout RML Hospital
30. Outer Circle Connaught Place‑Sansad Marg T‑Point

If you’re navigating any of these arteries, be prepared for lane closures, temporary signals and, yes, that inevitable bumper‑to‑bumper crawl. Follow the signs, stay patient, and consider alternate routes if you can.

Finally, keep your phone handy for any last‑minute alerts from the Delhi Traffic Police or local news outlets. A little heads‑up can make the difference between a smooth ride and a stressful standstill.