Delhi Traffic Restrictions Today for Masoom Ka Tazia Procession: Timings and Diversions

Delhi commuters face traffic disruptions today, August 21, as the Delhi Traffic Police implement restrictions for the Masoom Ka Tazia religious procession. The procession is set to commence from Jama Masjid and travel towards Ajmeri Gate Chowk, passing through Chawri Bazar Road and Ajmeri Gate Road.

Traffic in Central Delhi will be affected until 7 p.m. The procession's route includes moving from Ajmeri Gate Chowk to Pul Pahargunj, then Chelmsford Road, and finally entering Outer Connaught Circus to reach Karbala in Jor Bagh. Authorities anticipate a large gathering, with an estimated 60,000 devotees entering Outer Connaught Circus and 80,000-90,000 gathering at Karbala.

Specific traffic advisories are in effect from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Vehicles heading to the New Delhi Railway Station will only be permitted access from the Ajmeri Gate side. Several diversions are in place, including rerouting traffic from Brijmohan Chowk to Jama Masjid Gate no. 1 via Netaji Subhash Marg, and from Subhash Cut to PS Jama Masjid also via Netaji Subhash Marg.

Commuters traveling from Kamla Market Roundabout to Ajmeri Gate Chowk will be diverted towards Connaught Place. Traffic from DBG Road towards Jhandewalan Roundabout will be rerouted via Rani Jhansi Road, Panchkuian Road, and New Delhi. Chelmsford Road will have no traffic permitted, with diversions via Outer Circle and Pul Pahargunj. Similar diversions are in place for traffic moving between Shastri Nagar and Inderlok Metro Station.