Delhi Police issues traffic advisory: Avoid THESE routes today as Chehlum procession passes through Southern range
Delhi Traffic Police has rolled out special arrangements and diversions across the Southern Range on August 4, 2026, in view of the Chehlum procession, warning commuters of congestion on key stretches like Aurobindo Marg, Lodhi Road and Ring Road from 2 PM onwards.
Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory urging commuters to avoid certain Southern Range roads today as a Chehlum procession passes through the area. The special arrangements, effective from 2 PM, include diversions on Aurobindo Marg, Lodhi Road, Ring Road, B.P. Marg, and connecting roads, due to expected congestion and slow-moving traffic.
The police have recommended using alternative routes, particularly the Delhi Metro, and advised commuters with time-sensitive travel plans to factor in extra time and build in buffer for their journeys. The Chehlum, or Arbaeen, is a significant religious observance for the Shia Muslim community, marked by large processions moving through designated routes.
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