Dussehra 2026: Which are the roads to avoid, security tightened in Delhi-NCR and more 

In view of the Dussehra celebrations, security has been tightened around Delhi-NCR area, while the traffic police have issued advisory on the roads that are likely to be affected on Tuesday (October 20, 2026).

Traffic restrictions may be imposed in Dwarka and parts of South Delhi, the police have said.

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Traffic curbs in Dwarka

The Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory, pointing out that restrictions may be imposed on six roads in Dwarka on Tuesday (October 20) evening. This is in view of the heavy pedestrian and vehicular movement expected due to a large gathering and anticipated VVIP movement.

Which are the roads likely to be affected in Dwarka

The restrictions will be in place from 4.50 p.m. to 8 p.m. on

• UER-II

• Dwarka Expressway

• Roads No. 224, 226, 203 and 205

Commuters have been advised to avoid these roads, if possible, and take alternative routes, the advisory said.

Ravana Dahan in Dwarka

A 221-foot-tall effigy of Ravana is set to be burnt at Sector 10 in Dwarka on Vijayadashami, with the Dwarka Shri Ramlila Society announcing it as one of the tallest Ravana effigies in the country for the 2026 Dussehra celebrations.

Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort

In view of the Dussehra celebrations at Red Fort, the Delhi Traffic Police have said that traffic restrictions and parking regulations will be imposed from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on October 20. As per the advisory, traffic movement on Netaji Subhash Marg and Nishad Raj Marg may be restricted or regulated depending on prevailing traffic conditions and security requirements.

Which are the areas likely to be affected

The advisory said diversions may be enforced at the following locations:

• Chhatta Rail Chowk

• T-Point, Subhash Marg

• Delhi Gate

• Shanti Van Chowk

• GPO Chowk

Parking arrangements

The advisory also listed the designated parking locations for visitors

• ASI Parking, Madhav Das Park (2-A Parking)

• Tikona Park Parking Space (No. 3 Parking)

• Sunehari Masjid Parking (T-5 Parking)

• Parade Ground Parking

• Dangal Maidan Parking

• Omaxe Mall Parking

13,000 cops in Delhi-NCR

The police force is also making extensive security arrangements for Dussehra on October 20.

More than 13,000 police personnel will be deployed across Delhi-NCR to ensure tight security during Dussehra celebrations, with heightened vigilance at religious sites and places expected to see large public gatherings, officers said.

As per a PTI report, around 2,200 police personnel have been deployed at 66 ‘Ravan Dahan’ sites, 17 religious processions and other related events in Gurugram. Elaborate security arrangements with 1,200 police personnel have also been made in Faridabad to maintain law and order.

Traffic curbs in South Delhi

The Delhi Traffic Police have also issued another advisory in view of the Durga Puja celebrations in the Chittaranjan Park and Greater Kailas-II areas of South Delhi.

Private vehicles will not be allowed into C.R. Park and G.K-II areas during heavy traffic hours, expected from 4 p.m. to 12 midnight

Which are the roads likely to be affected

• Outer Ring Road: Vasant Vihar – Modi Mill flyover

• Lala Lajpat Rai Marg: Entire stretch near C.R. Park

• August Kranti Marg: Ring Road – Outer Ring Road

• Mehrauli-Badarpur Road: Khanpur – Jamia Hamdard

• Guru Ravidas Marg: DDA Flats Kalkaji – Jamia Hamdard

• Lal Bahadur Shashtri Marg: From Khanpur – Chirag Delhi Flyover

• Josip Broz Tito Marg: From Chirag Delhi Flyover – Moolchand flyover

• Areas around CR Park and Greater Kailash-II

(With PTI inputs)