Raksha Bandhan Rush Chokes Delhi Roads, Commuters Stuck in Long Traffic Snarls

On Raksha Bandhan, traffic slow in parts of city

Raksha Bandhan traffic in Delhi slowed at Kalindi Kunj, NH-48 Delhi-Gurgaon route, Dwarka, Shadipur and Mahipalpur; police issued advisories.

Raksha Bandhan Rush Triggers Massive Traffic Jam On Delhi Roads

The Delhi Metro also saw a heavy rush of passengers as people went out to celebrate Rakhi over the long weekend.

Raksha Bandhan rush chokes Delhi roads, commuters stuck in long traffic snarls

New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Delhi witnessed heavy traffic congestion at several key stretches on Friday as the city saw increased movement on Raksha Bandhan, with long queues of vehicles reported on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, MB Road, Kalindi Kunj, Pragati Maidan and Akshardham, while the metro also saw a heavy rush of passengers. The congestion […]

Traffic advisory issued as Raksha Bandhan rush chokes capital, check routes to avoid

A significant surge in the number of commuters is anticipated, particularly on Anand Vihar ISBT, Road No. 56, NH-9 and Vikas Marg, commuters are advised to avoid these stretches wherever possible and plan their journey in advance, Delhi Traffic Police mentioned in its advisory.

Raksha Bandhan rush triggers traffic gridlock in Delhi

“The traffic situation from ITO to Mayur Vihar was pathetic,” she said, adding that the stretch towards the Delhi-Meerut Expressway was heavily congested.

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Delhi traffic police issues advisory for Anand Vihar

Delhi Traffic Police has issued a Raksha Bandhan advisory for Anand Vihar and nearby roads on August 27 and 28. The alert warns of heavier movement and asks commuters to use diversions and plan ahead.