Two large public events will slow traffic in parts of Delhi from 14 November. The 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF) opens to business visitors at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, and Chhath Puja will bring crowds of devotees to the Yamuna ghats on 15 and 16 November. Delhi Traffic Police has issued advice for both.
IITF 2026: 14 to 27 November at Bharat Mandapam
The 45th IITF runs from 14 to 27 November at Bharat Mandapam. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated it on 13 November. Organisers expect more than 3,500 exhibitors across 17 halls, with 32 states and union territories and 11 foreign countries taking part. The first five days, 14 to 18 November, are business days. The fair opens to the general public from 19 November, Dainik Jagran reported, citing organiser details.
Fair hours are 10 am to 7.30 pm daily, including the business days, and general public entry closes at 5.30 pm, according to the Press Information Bureau release carried by DD News on 12 November.
Delhi Traffic Police’s own IITF advisory was not available to us at the time of writing, so the road, gate and parking details below are as reported by The Times of India.
The Times of India reported on 12 November that Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for the fair. The main points:
- Roads expected to be busy: Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Ring Road, Sher Shah Road, Purana Qila Road, Bhagwan Das Road and Tilak Marg. Commuters who are not going to the fair should avoid these stretches where they can and use public transport.
- Business visitor gates: Business visitors on 14 to 18 November enter through Gates 3, 4, 6 and 10.
- Parking: ITPO basement parking, with entry and exit from Bhairon Marg and through the tunnel from the Ring Road side. Parking is also available at Bhairon Mandir and at Basement Parking No. 2 under Bharat Mandapam.
- Pedestrian gates: Entry through Gates 1, 4, 6 and 10. Exit through Gates 1, 4, 7, 9 and 10.
Chhath Puja: diversions in East, North-East and Shahdara districts on 15–16 November
Delhi Traffic Police said on 12 November that it expects a large number of devotees at ponds and Yamuna ghats in the East, North-East and Shahdara districts on 15 and 16 November. Restrictions and diversions will apply on several stretches.
Stretches to avoid where possible:
- Pusta Road from Shastri Park to Khajuri Chowk, in both directions
- Nanaksar T-Point to Sonia Vihar Toll Tax
- Shanti Van to Shamshan Ghat
Suggested alternatives:
- To reach North Delhi, Central Delhi, East Delhi or New Delhi, use the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway and GT Road.
- Nanaksar T-Point → Khajuri Chowk → RTC Pusta Road → Sabhapur Village → Sonia Vihar Chauhan Patti
- Local residents can also use Road No. 66.
- A diversion via the SDM Office U-turn leads to the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway. Follow instructions from traffic police on the spot.
The police asked visitors to park only at designated sites, including Yamuna Khadar near DND, beside Khajuri Metro Station, Nanaksar Gurudwara parking and Pusta Road NHAI parking. They also asked visitors to avoid roadside parking.
What this means for business and event travel
If you have guests attending the IITF business days, plan gate and parking details before the day. The advisory names Gates 3, 4, 6 and 10 for business visitors, so agree on a pickup gate in advance and leave extra time on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg. Journeys between East Delhi or Noida and Central Delhi on 15–16 November may also run slower near Pusta Road and the Yamuna ghats. For airport transfers on those days, a buffer is sensible.
For a fuller planning guide on exhibitor and delegate transport during the fair, see our IITF 2026 chauffeur transport guide on the Luxorides blog.
Luxorides runs chauffeur-driven transport in Delhi NCR with 24×7 coordinator support. For event or delegate travel enquiries, write to [email protected].
Advisories can change at short notice. Check Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic on X, helpline 1095) before you travel.
Sources
- Delhi Traffic Police on X, Chhath Puja advisory, 12 Nov 2026
- The Times of India, IITF traffic advisory report, 12 Nov 2026
- DD News (PIB), IITF 2026 inauguration and fair hours, 12 Nov 2026
- Dainik Jagran, IITF 2026 dates and public days