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Delhi University’s DUSU elections are expected to impact traffic movement around South Campus today. Several major stretches may see congestion as additional personnel are deployed
Delhi News Update: For traffic-related assistance or information, commuters can contact the Delhi Traffic Police helpline at 1095.
Delhi News: Traffic movement around Delhi University’s South Campus is expected to be affected today, September 18, in view of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory asking commuters travelling through the South Campus area and adjoining stretches to plan their journeys accordingly. With election-related movement expected around the university, motorists may encounter slower traffic and delays on some of the key roads in the area.
Commuters have been advised to leave early and allow extra travel time to reach their destinations.
RTR Marg, Ring Road Among Affected Stretches
According to the traffic advisory, congestion is anticipated on two key stretches:
- RTR Marg: From Vasant Gaon Red Light to RTR T-Point
- Ring Road: From Moti Bagh to Dhaula Kuan
These routes are important links for commuters travelling through the South Delhi area, and traffic movement may be affected during the course of the day.
Extra Traffic Personnel Deployed
To manage the expected increase in traffic and maintain smoother vehicle movement, additional traffic personnel have been deployed in the affected areas. Traffic personnel will regulate movement and help minimise inconvenience to commuters during the DUSU election-related activity.
Motorists travelling through the affected stretches have been advised to follow directions issued by traffic personnel on the ground and cooperate with traffic management measures.
🚨TRAFFIC ALERTTraffic congestion is anticipated around Delhi University’s South Campus today due to the DUSU elections.Affected stretches:📍 RTR Marg: Vasant Gaon Red Light to RTR T-Point📍 Ring Road: Moti Bagh to Dhaula KuanAdditional traffic personnel have been deployed…
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 18, 2026
Commuters Advised To Plan Journeys In Advance
Those travelling towards or through South Campus are advised to factor in possible delays and allow additional time for their journeys. Commuters can also stay alert for directions from traffic personnel and make necessary adjustments to their routes depending on the traffic situation.
The advisory is particularly relevant for motorists using RTR Marg and the Moti Bagh-Dhaula Kuan section of Ring Road, where congestion has been anticipated.
Delhi Traffic Helpline Number
For traffic-related assistance or information, commuters can contact the Delhi Traffic Police helpline at 1095.
The traffic advisory comes as Delhi University conducts its DUSU elections, with authorities taking additional measures to regulate traffic and minimise disruption around South Campus.
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Ask News18Traffic congestion is anticipated on two key stretches in South Delhi: RTR Marg, from the Vasant Gaon Red Light to the RTR T-Point, and Ring Road, from Moti Bagh to Dhaula Kuan. Commuters travelling through the South Campus area and adjoining stretches are advised to plan their journeys in advance, allow extra travel time, and follow directions from traffic personnel.
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