Delhi Metro commuters may face travel disruptions on Monday, October 12, as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced temporary entry and exit restrictions at six metro stations. According to the advisory, the restrictions began at 6 AM and are scheduled to remain in place until 4 PM.
The decision comes amid a planned opposition INDIA bloc march to the Supreme Court demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of “vote theft.” DMRC announced the restrictions through a social media post and appealed to commuters to cooperate with metro staff.
Which Six Delhi Metro Stations Are Affected?
The DMRC advisory identifies the following stations where entry and exit will remain closed during the specified period:
- Rajiv Chowk
- Patel Chowk
- Janpath
- Mandi House
- Central Secretariat
- Barakhamba Road
Although passengers will not be able to enter or exit these stations during the restriction period, interchange facilities will remain available at all six locations.
DMRC has indicated that further updates will depend on a review of the situation after 4 PM. Commuters should check the latest official announcements before starting their journeys and consider alternative transport arrangements if necessary.
Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory for 30 Roads
Metro restrictions are not the only expected travel disruption in the capital. The Delhi Traffic Police has also announced diversions affecting 30 roads in New Delhi and Central Delhi in connection with the INDIA bloc march. The traffic arrangements came into effect at 6 AM on October 12.
Motorists have been advised to check traffic updates and use alternative routes wherever possible. Updates are available through the Delhi Traffic Police’s official social media accounts and website at traffic.delhipolice.gov.in.
For traffic-related assistance, commuters can contact helpline numbers 1095 or 011-25844444.
List of Roads to Avoid During the March
The traffic advisory recommends avoiding the following locations where possible:
- Outer Circle, Connaught Place – Sansad Marg T-Point
- Shankar Road Roundabout – Vande Mataram T-Point, towards New Delhi
- Dhaula Kuan Flyover
- Jhandewalan Roundabout
- Panchkuian Roundabout
- Mandi House Roundabout
- Dr. Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W-Point)
- Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point)
- Minto Road – Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
- Guru Nanak Chowk
- Chelmsford Road – Outer Circle, Connaught Place T-Point
- Bhairon Road – Ring Road T-Point
- Lodhi Road Flyover
- Blue Dome Roundabout
- Madrasa T-Point
- Samrat Hotel Roundabout
- Sardar Patel Marg – Panchsheel Marg Crossing
- Bhikaji Cama Place Underpass
- Under the Moti Bagh Flyover
- Ring Road – San Martin Marg T-Point
- Ashoka Road – Jantar Mantar Road Roundabout
- Windsor Palace Roundabout
- Tolstoy Road – Janpath Crossing
- Rail Bhavan Roundabout
- Jai Singh Road – Sansad Marg Crossing
- Outer Circle, Connaught Place – Barakhamba Road T-Point
- Round Post Office Roundabout
- Patel Chowk Roundabout
- Jai Singh Road – Ashoka Road T-Point
- RML Hospital Roundabout
Disclaimer: This article is intended for general informational purposes only. The station restrictions, timings, road closures and traffic arrangements are based on the information provided and have not been independently verified. Restrictions may change depending on the situation and official instructions. Commuters should check the latest updates issued by DMRC and Delhi Traffic Police before travelling. This article should not be treated as a substitute for official travel or traffic advisories.