Kanwar Yatra 2026: Delhi announces traffic restrictions, diversions

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for heavy goods vehicles travelling towards Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the Kanwar Yatra 2026, announcing a series of restrictions and diversions to facilitate the safe movement of Kanwariyas.

In a post on X, the Delhi Traffic Police said, “To ensure the safe and smooth movement of Kanwariyas during Kanwar Yatra–2026, traffic restrictions and diversions have been put in place for heavy goods vehicles bound for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Commuters and transport operators are advised to use the designated alternate routes, plan their journeys in advance, and follow the directions of Delhi Traffic Police personnel. Please cooperate and drive safely.”

The advisory covers NH-44 (GT Karnal Road) from Singhu Border to Mukarba Chowk, Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Outer Ring Road) from Kingsway Camp to Netaji Subhash Place, Head Gewar Marg (Outer Ring Road) from Bhalswa Dairy to Madhuban Chowk, the NH-44 service road between Singhu Border and the Bakoli/Palla stretch, and the Outer Ring Road service road from Bhalswa Dairy to Mukarba Chowk, reported The Economic Times

The tentative routes for Kanwariyas include Singhu Border–Ramdev Chowk (Narela)–Old Bawana–Narela Road–Hanuman Mandir Bawana Canal; Singhu Border Service Road (NH-44)–Khampur–Bakoli–Palla–Mukarba Chowk–Khatu Shyam Mandir (Bakhtawarpur/Alipur); Singhu Border–Alipur–Swaroop Nagar–Nangli Poona–Mukarba Chowk; and Wazirabad–Service Road (Outer Ring Road)–Bhalswa Dairy–Mukarba Chowk.

According to the advisory, traffic on NH-44 from Singhu Border to Budhpur Nala may be diverted via UER-II and Narela-Bawana Road, while traffic on the NH-44 service road may be diverted through Ramdev Road. Traffic from Palla Chowk towards Bakhtawarpur Road may be diverted via Burari Road and Nathupura Road, and traffic on the Outer Ring Road service road may be diverted through Mukundpur, Bhalswa Cut, Azadpur Chowk and Mukarba Chowk. Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTVs) may also be stopped or diverted from Singhu Border, Burari Chowk and Madhuban Chowk depending on traffic conditions.

The Delhi Traffic Police said goods vehicles bound for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will not be allowed towards Shastri Park, Khajuri and Bhajanpura from Ring Road. Goods vehicles approaching Mukarba Chowk towards Wazirabad will not be permitted to use Signature Bridge or Old Wazirabad Bridge and will instead be diverted towards Chandgi Ram Akhara.

Similarly, goods vehicles approaching from Timarpur will not be allowed to use Wazirabad Flyover and Signature Bridge and will be diverted towards Chandgi Ram Akhara. Goods vehicles approaching Yudhister Setu will also not be permitted to use the bridge and will instead be diverted from Chandgi Ram Akhara Loop, Monastery Loop and the western foot of Yudhister Setu towards Ring Road.

As alternate routes, all goods vehicles have been advised to use NH-9 or the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) to reach their destinations.

The advisory also urges commuters to use public transport to reduce congestion, park vehicles only in designated parking areas and avoid roadside parking to ensure smooth traffic flow. People have also been asked to inform the police immediately if they notice any unusual or suspicious objects or individuals. Travellers heading to New Delhi Railway Station have been advised to use the Paharganj side road and avoid the Ajmeri Gate side.