Traffic restrictions in several parts of Chandigarh in view of farmers' protest
Chandigarh police have implemented traffic restrictions due to ongoing protests by farmer unions against a proposed India-U.S. trade agreement. The protests have caused significant traffic bottlenecks across major city routes.
Why it matters
Farmer protests in India frequently impact urban infrastructure and reflect broader tensions regarding international trade policies and domestic economic concerns.
In the wake of a farmers' protest in Chandigarh, traffic restrictions have been imposed on Monday (July 13, 2026), for several routes.
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU-Rajewal) is holding a vehicle rally protest against the proposed India-U.S. trade agreement and other issues.
Chandigarh police have announced traffic restrictions for Monday (July 13, 2026), from 10.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on several major roads across the city.
The affected routes include the stretch from the Sector 51/52 light point to the ISBT Sector 43 chowk; the Sector 34-35/43-44 junction (South End Chowk) to the Sector 21-22/34-35 junction (Piccadilly Chowk), including the Aroma light point on Himalayan Marg.
According to the Chandigarh police traffic advisory, restrictions will also be in place on the stretch of road from Piccadilly Chowk to the Sector 20/21-33/34 junction on Dakshin Marg, including Kisan Bhawan Chowk and the Sector 20/30-32/33 junction.
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