- BS-IV vehicle ban led to massive Delhi-NCR traffic jams.
- DND Flyway, Chilla border experienced severe congestion.
- Thousands of non-compliant vehicles turned away at borders.
Delhi-NCR BS-IV Vehicle Ban: Several drivers were stopped during the early hours of Monday following the entry ban on BS-IV vehicles ahead of Diwali celebrations in the National Capital Region (NCR). On the second day of restrictions, authorities monitored key arterial routes, including the DND Flyway, leading to significant traffic congestion.
Thousands of non-compliant vehicles were turned away at Delhi's borders on Sunday, November 1, with similar enforcement continuing on Monday. The Delhi Traffic Police's strict checks on BS-IV vehicles have triggered severe traffic snarls on the Noida-bound lane of the DND Flyway.
Traffic Snarl Near Yamuna Bridge
While there is no heavy traffic jam on the Noida-Delhi lane, snarls were recorded on the Yamuna Bridge from Noida towards Delhi. There is severe congestion at Sarai Kale Khan and on the Outer Ring Road and the service road below it. The Delhi Police is checking BS-4 vehicles at the Delhi-Faridabad border. Commuters caught using one were being returned.
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Heavy Congestion At the Chilla Border
Delhi Police are checking BS-4 vehicles at the Chilla border near Noida Sector 14A, causing a traffic jam. BS-4 vehicles are being turned away. On Day 1 of the Winter Action Plan, the police and administration took significant action. Fines totalling Rs 60.8 lakhs were collected for violations.
On Sunday, the Delhi-Gurugram stretch on National Highway-48 was one of the worst-affected corridors, particularly around the Sirhaul toll plaza. Long queues of vehicles were seen on both sides of the border, with congestion spilling over to the service roads and affecting traffic movement towards Shankar Chowk.
What do the restrictions say?
Starting November 1, 2026, vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards (including all non-Delhi BS-IV and older petrol/diesel vehicles) are strictly banned from entering the capital until January 31, 2027. The new rule said that petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards are restricted from entering the Indian national capital. Electric and CNG vehicles, along with BS-VI-compliant vehicles, also come under the restrictions.
The enforcement is being jointly conducted by Delhi’s environment and transport departments and the traffic police. It covers several important entry points, including Rajokri on NH-48, DND Flyway, Ghazipur, Singhu, Tikri and Badarpur.
The transport department in the state said between 2 am and 6 pm, it fined 73 vehicles for PUCC violations.
Separate Traffic Advisory For Ramlila Maidan Rally
Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the proposed rally by opposition parties at Ramlila Maidan today. According to the advisory, traffic restrictions and diversions will be in effect on major routes in the capital today from 10 AM till 5 PM. The affected stretches include JLN Marg, DBG Road, the stretch from ITO to Delhi Gate, Aruna Asaf Ali Road, Sikandra Road (via Barakhamba Road and the Mandi House roundabout), and Chelmsford Road and others.
Passengers heading to the New Delhi Railway Station from the direction of Desh Bandhu Gupta Road are advised to reach the station via Chelmsford Road, the Outer Circle of Connaught Place, Minto Road, and Bhavbhuti Marg. The Delhi Traffic Police has urged commuters to plan their journeys in advance and allow for extra travel time.