Delhi Traffic Faces Major Disruptions Near New Delhi Railway Station
Multiple construction and civic infrastructure projects in and around the New Delhi Railway Station are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions over the next several weeks. Key arterial roads will face partial closures and diversions, impacting commuters and motorists throughout the capital city.
Asaf Ali Road Closure for Station Redevelopment
According to official traffic advisories, one carriageway of Asaf Ali Road from Turkman Gate to Delhi Gate via Delite Cinema will remain completely closed from February 26 to March 12. This closure is due to ongoing station redevelopment work that requires extensive construction activities.
Traffic on this stretch is expected to remain slow and partially restricted throughout the closure period. The affected corridor specifically includes Asaf Ali Road between Turkman Gate and Delhi Gate Chowk, as well as Chaman Lal Marg. Authorities have strongly advised motorists to use alternative routes to avoid severe congestion.
Recommended Alternate Routes
For those traveling toward Delhi Gate Chowk from Hamdard Chowk or RA Kamla Market, traffic officials recommend taking Minto Road, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, and BSZ Marg as alternative pathways. Commuters approaching from Guru Nanak Chowk can utilize Mirdard Chowk, Mirdard Marg, and BZA Marg to reach Delhi Gate while avoiding the construction zones.
Chelmsford Road Sewer Line Restoration
In a separate advisory, Delhi Traffic Police announced that excavation work will be conducted on Chelmsford Road opposite the railway station from February 26 to March 5. This project involves restoration of a sewer line by the Delhi Jal Board and will significantly impact traffic movement.
Traffic on Chelmsford Road and all adjoining routes is likely to remain affected and partially restricted during this period. The impacted areas specifically include Chelmsford Road opposite the station, the Munjia Chowk stretch, and all connecting roads leading to the Paharganj side of the city.
Travel Planning Recommendations
Railway passengers have been strongly advised to plan their travel carefully and allocate additional time for potential congestion around the station area. The combined impact of multiple construction projects is expected to create challenging traffic conditions throughout the affected zones.
Motorists have been specifically instructed:
- Do not park vehicles on designated diversion routes
- Follow all instructions issued by traffic personnel deployed at key junctions
- Remain patient and allow extra travel time for all journeys near the railway station
- Monitor official traffic updates for any changes to the advisory
The traffic disruptions come as part of broader infrastructure development initiatives in the capital, including the comprehensive redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station and essential civic utility upgrades. While these projects aim to improve long-term transportation infrastructure, they will create temporary challenges for daily commuters and travelers in the immediate future.
