Delhi Police Issues Ramlila–Dussehra Traffic Advisory: Dates, Roads & Routes
Delhi Police has issued a detailed advisory as the Ramlila and Dussehra festivities kick off at the Red Fort grounds. Large crowds are expected, prompting traffic restrictions from September 22 to October 3, daily from 5 PM to midnight.
Netaji Subhash Marg, from Delhi Gate to Chhatta Rail Chowk, and Nishad Raj Marg will have restricted movement during this period. All commercial vehicles and DTC buses will be diverted from Delhi Gate Chowk, Daryaganj, and Chhatta Rail Chowk. Private vehicles may also be redirected from Chhatta Rail Chowk, T-Point Subhash Marg, Delhi Gate, Shanti Van Chowk, and GPO Chowk to ease congestion.
Commuters are advised to use alternate routes such as Delhi Gate → Rajghat → Shanti Van → Hanuman Setu → Kelaghat → Chhatta Rail, and Chhatta Rail → Hanuman Setu → Salimgarh Bypass → Rajghat → Delhi Gate for smoother travel.
Parking And Public Transport Guidance
To avoid road congestion, commuters are encouraged to use the nearest metro stations—Lal Quila and Jama Masjid. E-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws will not be permitted beyond Chhatta Rail Chowk and Delhi Gate on Netaji Subhash Marg.
The celebrations will feature major Ramlilas, including Lav Kush Ramlila, Nav Shri Dharmik Ramlila, and Shri Dharmik Ramlila, along with food stalls and joy rides, attracting thousands of visitors daily. Commuters are urged to plan their journeys in advance, follow the advisory, and use public transport whenever possible.
FAQs
1. What are the key road closures in Delhi during Ramlila and Dussehra 2025?
Delhi Police has announced restrictions on Netaji Subhash Marg (Delhi Gate to Chhatta Rail Chowk) and Nishad Raj Marg, with diversions for private vehicles, commercial traffic, and DTC buses from September 22 to October 3, 5 PM to midnight.
2. Which alternate routes should commuters use during the festivities?
Commuters are advised to use routes such as Delhi Gate → Rajghat → Shanti Van → Hanuman Setu → Kelaghat → Chhatta Rail, and Chhatta Rail → Hanuman Setu → Salimgarh Bypass → Rajghat → Delhi Gate for smoother travel.
3. Where can visitors park during Ramlila and Dussehra near Red Fort?
Designated parking areas include Madhav Das Park, Tikona Park, Sunehari Masjid, Parade Ground, Dangal Maidan, Omaxe Mall, Church Mission Road, Lahori Gate, 15 August Park, Red Fort rampart, and 4A Parking Area.
4. Which metro stations are recommended for accessing Ramlila and Dussehra events?
Visitors are encouraged to use Lal Quila and Jama Masjid metro stations, as e-rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws will not be permitted beyond Chhatta Rail Chowk and Delhi Gate on Netaji Subhash Marg.
5. What precautions should commuters take during Delhi’s Ramlila and Dussehra 2025 celebrations?
Plan journeys in advance, use public transport whenever possible, follow official traffic advisories, avoid restricted roads, and check live updates from Delhi Police to prevent congestion and ensure timely travel.
