The Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra will be taken out today in the Hauz Khas area of Delhi. Traffic is likely to be affected on several major routes in the capital due to this religious event. In view of this, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for motorists and urged the public to use alternative routes. According to the traffic police, special traffic arrangements will be in place in Hauz Khas and surrounding areas during the procession. Vehicular movement may be temporarily halted or diverted on certain routes as the procession passes, potentially leading to traffic congestion in these areas. The police have advised people to check traffic updates before setting out and to avoid the affected routes if possible. This will not only save time but also prevent unnecessary traffic jams.
Special Traffic Arrangements from 2 PM to 7 PM
According to the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, the 48th Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra, organized by the Shri Neelachal Seva Sangh, Delhi, will commence today, July 16, at 2 PM from the Shri Jagannath Temple in Hauz Khas Village. The procession will pass along Aurobindo Marg and is expected to conclude around 6:30 PM. Anticipating a large turnout of devotees, the traffic police have decided to implement special traffic management measures between 2 PM and 7 PM. During this period, special traffic management will be enforced on both carriageways of Aurobindo Marg, stretching from the IIT Flyover (Outer Ring Road) to the AIIMS Flyover loop (Ring Road).
The Delhi Traffic Police has warned that traffic flow on Aurobindo Marg and connecting routes may be disrupted during the Rath Yatra. Congestion is also likely in these areas due to the heavy influx of devotees. Travelers heading to railway stations, the airport, hospitals, and other key locations are specifically advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time when leaving home. This will help avoid inconvenience caused by traffic jams. Traffic Diversions Planned: Advisory for Commuters
To ensure smooth traffic flow during the Rath Yatra, the Delhi Traffic Police has implemented diversions on key routes. Traffic will be diverted as needed at the IIT Flyover (Outer Ring Road) and the Aurobindo Marg–AIIMS Flyover loop (Ring Road).
Important Advisory for Commuters
Commuters traveling from MG Road and Mehrauli towards AIIMS or New Delhi are advised to turn right at the IIT Flyover (on Outer Ring Road) and use August Kranti Marg or JB Tito Marg.
Motorists can also reach AIIMS and New Delhi by turning left at the IIT Flyover and using Africa Avenue Road via the IIT Gate Flyover.
Commuters traveling from New Delhi towards MG Road, Mehrauli, and Gurugram via Aurobindo Marg are advised to turn right from Ring Road onto Africa Avenue Road.
Additionally, commuters can reach their destinations by turning left from the AIIMS Loop (Ring Road) onto August Kranti Marg or JB Tito Marg.
Avoid These Routes Today: Traffic Police Advisory
In view of the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, the Delhi Traffic Police has advised avoiding certain routes. Traffic is likely to be affected on the following roads during the procession:
Balbir Saxena Marg
Chaudhary Dilip Singh Marg
Chaudhary Hukum Chand Marg
Gautam Nagar Road
Traffic Police Advisory for the General Public
The Delhi Traffic Police has appealed to citizens to avoid the affected routes and use alternative paths wherever possible. Commuters are requested not to park vehicles along the Rath Yatra route or on adjacent roads to ensure the traffic flow remains uninterrupted.
The police have advised people to make maximum use of the Delhi Metro for a hassle-free commute. Meanwhile, travelers heading to railway stations, airports, hospitals, and other key locations are urged to plan their journeys in advance and leave home with extra time to spare. Contact here for traffic updates and assistance
The Delhi Traffic Police has urged motorists and commuters to check the latest traffic conditions before setting out on their journeys. For any assistance or real-time traffic updates, the public can contact the Delhi Traffic Police via WhatsApp at 8750871493 or through the helpline numbers 1095 and 011-25844444. Additionally, commuters can obtain up-to-the-minute information regarding traffic diversions, congestion, and alternative routes through the Delhi Traffic Police’s official social media handles. The police have appealed to the public to check for updates before traveling and to follow traffic police instructions to ensure a safe and smooth journey.
