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- Delhi Police have announced traffic advisories and road closures across Delhi-NCR ahead of the 2026 Kanwar Yatra, one of India's largest annual Hindu pilgrimages.
- The restrictions are enforced in coordination with Uttar Pradesh authorities, where the pilgrimage route also passes, and are accompanied by heightened security deployments.
- Millions of devotees — 'kanwariyas' — walk barefoot to fetch holy water from the Ganges, and dedicated traffic lanes, diversions, and barriers are set up to ensure their safe passage while separating them from regular vehicular traffic.
- Coverage from Hindustan Times and Mint is uniform, relying on official police statements without editorializing or presenting a counter-narrative.
- Commuters and logistics operators in Delhi-NCR should expect significant congestion and detours for several days.
- Watch for route-specific diversion lists and real-time police updates as the yatra peak days approach.
What to watch next
- Check Delhi Traffic Police advisories before travel this week.
- Avoid Delhi-NCR arterial routes serving UP-bound corridors.
- Logistics firms should reroute freight around closure hours.
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- Delhi-NCR commuters and motorists route disruption· days
- Kanwar Yatra pilgrims managed movement· days
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