Delhi Police issue New Year Traffic Advisory; Check full list of restrictions at Connaught Place, India Gate, Paharganj, RK Ashram Marg, Pragati Maidan and other areas

Delhi Traffic Police advisory: As Delhi prepares to ring in the New Year, the city’s traffic authorities have rolled out a comprehensive advisory to manage crowds and prevent congestion across key central locations. From Connaught Place to India(BHARAT) Gate, several vehicular restrictions will be in place on New Year’s Eve, with the Delhi Traffic Police aiming to ensure smooth movement and safe celebrations for residents and visitors alike. Here are all the details you need to know if you are planning to travel on the new year eve.

No vehicular traffic permitted after 7 PM at Connaught Place

Under the advisory, no vehicular traffic will be permitted in the inner, middle, or outer circles of Connaught Place from 7 pm on Wednesday. Around India(BHARAT) Gate, movement through C-Hexagon may be restricted if pedestrian footfall increases. Special traffic arrangements have also been put in place near Shri Mata Jhandewalan Mandir to handle the expected rush of devotees on Wednesday and on the first day of the New Year.

Traffic advisory for Bengali Market, R.K. Ashram Marg, New Delhi Rly. Station

In a statement issued on Tuesday for traffic management in Connaught Place area, the traffic police said that from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, “No vehicle shall be allowed to proceed towards Connaught Place beyond (i) Round About (R/A) Mandi House (ii) R/A Bengali Market (iii) North foot of Ranjit Singh Flyover (iv) Minto Road – Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg crossing (v) Chelmsford Road near Munje Chowk (New Delhi Rly. Station) (vi) R.K. Ashram Marg-Chitragupta Marg Crossing (vii) R/A Gole Market (viii) R/A G.P.O., New Delhi (viii) Patel Chowk (ix) Kasturba Gandhi Road – Ferozeshah Road Crossing (x) Jai Singh Road-Bangla Sahib Lane (xi) R/A Windsor place. “

Advisory to trevellers heading to India(BHARAT) Gate

For New Year trevellers heading to India(BHARAT) Gate, the traffic police said, “Visitors are advised to use public transport as there is a shortage of parking space at India(BHARAT) Gate. In view of a large gathering expected at Delhi Zoo resulting in congestion on Mathura Road, the General Public/Motorists are advised to avoid Bhairon Road/Mathura Road between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Pragati Maidan.”

The statement said: “Access to New Delhi Railway Station (From South) i) Ram Manohar Lohiya Park Street- Mandir Marg- Rani Jhansi Road- R/A Jhande Walan- Desh Bandhu Gupta Road. ii) R/A GPO- Kali Bari Marg- Mandir Marg- Rani Jhansi Road- R/A Jhande Walan- Desh Bandhu Gupta Road. iii) R/A Windsor Place- Ferozeshah Road- Mandi House- ‘W’ Point- ‘A’ PointDDU Marg- Bhav Bhuti Marg. iv) Entry from Connaught Place – Chelmsford Road shall be prohibited. v) Motorists can take the Second Entry Gate of the Ajmeri Gate side. They can reach the station via Pahar Ganj – Shiela Cinema or through Ajmeri Gate – J.L.N. Marg side via B.S.Z. Marg – Delhi Gate – J.L.N. Marg.”

(With inputs from agencies)