Due to the ongoing protest by the Cockroach Janta Party, the Delhi Metro Service Corporation has issued a service update applicable from 6 AM today, October 12, 2026, to 4 PM. The advisory has been issued for security reasons, stating that entry and exit at a few metro stations will be restricted and will remain closed today. The update further mentions that the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies, and necessary updates will be given as and when required. The update further mentioned that the interchange facility will remain available at all concerned metro stations.
Entry and Exit Closed Today at These Metro Stations
As per the update issued by the DMRC, entry and exit will remain closed at these metro stations from 6 AM to 4 PM today. Commuters are advised to take note of the same and make necessary travel arrangements.
1. Patel Chowk
2. Janpath
3. Rajiv Chowk
4. Mandi House
5. Central Secretariat
6. Barakhamba Road
Delhi Traffic Police Issue Traffic Advisory
Apart from the DMRC, the Delhi Traffic Police has also issued an advisory owing to the law and order situation caused amidst the CJP protest. As per the advisory issued, traffic may be impacted on a few stretches in Delhi today, October 12, 2026. The advisory mentioned diversions and also provides Commuters’ Advisory & Recommendations.
According to the details provided, diversions will be enforced from 6 AM today, October 12, 2026 depending on the ongoing situation, general public have been informed that movement on the mentioned stretched will remain affected.
Diversions in Place
Traffic diversions are in place for the below mentioned junctions, round abouts and T points across Delhi
1.Round About Shankar Road-Vande Matram ‘T’ Point towards New Delhi
2.Dhaula Kuan Flyover
3.Round About Jhandewalan
4.Round About Panchkuian
5.Round About Mandi House
6.Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W-Point)
7.Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point)
8.Minto Road/Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
9.Guru Nanak Chowk
10.Chemsford Road – Outer Circle Connaught Place T-Point
11.Bharion Road- MGM (Ring Road) T-Point
12.Lodhi Road Flyover
13.Round About Neela Gumbad
14.Madarsa T- Point
15.Round About Samrat Hotel
16.Sardar Patel Marg- Panchsheel Marg Crossing
17.Under Bhikaji Kama Place
18.Under Moti Bagh Flyover
19.Ring Road-San Martin Marg T-Point
20.Round About Ashoka Road – Jantar Mantar Road
21.Round About Windsor Palace
22.Tolstoy-Janpath Crossing
23.Round About Rail Bhawan
24.Jai Singh Road – Sansad Marg Crossing
25.Outer Circle Connaught Place -Barakhamba Road T-Point
26.Round About Gol Dak Khana
27.Round About Patel Chowk
28.Jai Singh Road – Ashoka Road T-Point
29.Round About RML Hospital
30.Outer Circle Connaught Place - Sansad Marg T-Point
Commuters Advisory and Recommendations
The following are the advisory ad recommendations issued by the Delhi Traffic Control for today, October 12, 2026.
Commuters are advised to plan in advance and keep extra travel time in hand in case they are heading towards the railway stations, ISBTs or airports via New Delhi and Central Delhi.
Commuters are advised ti avoid non0essential travel
Traffic management measures are dunacic and will be relaxed or regulated nba on real-time assessment.
Commuters are also advised to stay informated and keep checking for updates regarding traffic control in Delhi through official Delhi Traffic Platform
Motorists are also equested to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with traffic personnel deployed in the area.
Commuters are also advised to follow diversion signs and traffic directions to avoid congestion.
Keep referring to this page for any latest updates regarding the traffic control or delhi metro updates
