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Surajkund Fair Traffic Chaos: Routes to Avoid!
30 Jan
Summary
- Major traffic disruptions are expected on routes connecting Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Delhi.
- Heavy and commercial vehicles will be restricted on multiple roads leading to Surajkund.
- The festival runs until February 15, expecting lakhs of visitors.
The 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Craft Festival, commencing on January 31, 2026, is set to introduce significant traffic disruptions across Faridabad. Traffic police have alerted citizens to major disruptions on several routes connecting Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Delhi.
Heavy and commercial vehicles will be prohibited from accessing specific roads leading to Surajkund, including sections on Pali, Ankhir, NHPC Chowk, and Prahladpur Delhi Border, between 7 AM and 12 midnight daily during the fair. Exemptions are provided for vehicles carrying essential goods like milk, fruits, vegetables, and medicines.
Further restrictions apply to heavy vehicles on Surajkund Craft Mela Road via Silver Oaks and Khushboo Chowk, Faridabad Toll, Gwal Pahari, Ghata T-point, and Vatika SPR between 7 AM and 11 PM. These vehicles are also barred from parking on Surajkund Craft Mela Road.
Travelers from Gurgaon to Delhi via Faridabad can utilize routes through Sainik Colony Mor, Ankhir Chowk, Badkhal Road, Pyali Chowk, Bata Chowk, and Mathura Road. Heavy vehicle drivers commuting between Gurgaon and Faridabad are advised to use the KMP Expressway. The festival, concluding on February 15, 2026, is expected to attract a substantial number of visitors, increasing pressure on arterial roads.
