Entry and exit facilities at six Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Patel Chowk, will remain closed until 4 pm on Monday, October 12, amid heightened security arrangements
in the national capital ahead of a protest march announced by the Congress and other INDIA bloc parties.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said the restrictions would remain in force from 6 am to 4 pm due to security reasons. However, interchange facilities will remain available at all six affected stations, allowing passengers to change metro lines.
The restrictions come amid the Congress’ call for a protest march towards the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and its demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
The Congress has accused the election machinery of “vote chori”.
Delhi Metro Stations Closed Today: Full List
According to the DMRC, entry and exit facilities at the following six metro stations will remain closed until 4 pm on October 12:
- Patel Chowk
- Janpath
- Rajiv Chowk
- Mandi House
- Central Secretariat
- Barakhamba Road
In a post on X, the DMRC said the restrictions had been imposed due to security reasons and that the situation would be reviewed by security agencies.
“Due to security reasons, the entry and exit at the following metro stations will remain closed from 06:00 AM till 04:00 PM on 12th October, 2026. Further the situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates will be shared accordingly. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations,” the DMRC said.
Delhi Traffic Advisory Today: Diversions From 6 AM
Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory warning of possible traffic disruptions and diversions at multiple locations across New Delhi and Central Delhi on Monday.
Traffic diversions were enforced from 6 am. Vehicle movement may be affected at several major intersections, roundabouts, flyovers and roads across the capital.
In its advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police said, “In view of the law and order situation, traffic may be impacted on the following stretches in Delhi on 12.10.2026. Diversions will be enforced starting from 06:00 AM on 12.10.2026 depending upon the prevailing situation. The general public is informed that movement at the following points and surrounding stretches might remain affected.”
Full List Of Roads Where Traffic May Be Affected
The Delhi Traffic Police advisory identified the following locations where vehicle movement could be disrupted:
- Roundabout Shankar Road-Vande Matram ‘T’ Point towards New Delhi
- Dhaula Kuan Flyover
- Roundabout Jhandewalan
- Roundabout Panchkuian
- Roundabout Mandi House
- Dr Dinesh Nandini Dalmia Chowk (W-Point)
- Ram Charan Aggarwal Chowk (A-Point)
- Minto Road/Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg
- Guru Nanak Chowk
- Chemsford Road-Outer Circle Connaught Place T-Point
- Bharion Road-MGM (Ring Road) T-Point
- Lodhi Road Flyover
- Roundabout Neela Gumbad
- Madarsa T-Point
- Roundabout Samrat Hotel
- Sardar Patel Marg-Panchsheel Marg Crossing
- Under Bhikaji Kama Place
- Under Moti Bagh Flyover
- Ring Road-San Martin Marg T-Point
- Roundabout Ashoka Road-Jantar Mantar Road
- Roundabout Windsor Palace
- Tolstoy-Janpath Crossing
- Roundabout Rail Bhawan
- Jai Singh Road-Sansad Marg Crossing
- Outer Circle Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road T-Point
- Roundabout Gol Dak Khana
- Roundabout Patel Chowk
- Jai Singh Road-Ashoka Road T-Point
- Roundabout RML Hospital
- Outer Circle Connaught Place-Sansad Marg T-Point
Delhi Traffic Police Advises Commuters To Plan Journeys
The Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to plan their journeys and keep additional travel time, particularly if travelling through New Delhi and Central Delhi to railway stations, inter-state bus terminals (ISBTs) or the airport.
The police have also requested commuters to avoid non-essential travel through affected areas.
It said traffic management measures would be adjusted depending on the prevailing situation and real-time assessments on the ground.
“Traffic management measures are dynamic and will be relaxed or regulated based on real-time ground assessment,” the advisory added.
Commuters have been advised to account for possible delays and follow traffic directions as security agencies continue to review the situation.
