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Beware of drunk people on New Year, traffic police advisory, CP India Gate will be closed from 8 o’clock


The year 2024 is coming to an end and the people of Delhi are ready to welcome the year 2025. In view of the possibility of huge crowd and traffic movement, Delhi Police has issued an advisory for New Year celebrations, which is mandatory for all the people of Delhi to follow. If you live in Delhi and are planning to celebrate the New Year in any restaurant, club, cafe of Delhi, then before leaving the house on the evening of 31st December, which roads of Delhi will be closed, regarding parking and traffic. Know about. Along with this, know what strict action will be taken against those who drink and drive. (All representative photos – unsplash.com)

Traffic restriction will start from 8 pm on 31st December

To manage the expected crowd and ensure safety on December 31, Delhi Traffic Police will enforce traffic restrictions from 8 pm on December 31. In such a situation, if you are going somewhere in your own car, then it is advised to follow all the rules of the road. Along with this, keep all the important documents of the vehicle with you and do not make the mistake of forgetting the driving license.

These roads around Connaught Place (CP) will remain closed

These roads around Connaught Place (CP) will remain closed

Connaught Place (CP) of Delhi is a place where you will see a good crowd during normal days. In such a situation, the number of people coming here on New Year increases four times. Therefore, to control the crowd, Delhi Traffic Police will not allow any vehicle to go towards Connaught Place from major roads including Mandi House Roundabout and Bengali Market Roundabout. Let us know their names.

  • Mandi House Roundabout
  • Bengali Market Roundabout
  • North Foot Flyover
  • Minto Road-Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg Crossing
  • Chelmsford Road near Munje Chowk
  • R.K. Ashram Marg-Chitragupt Marg Roundabout
  • Gol Market Gol Chakkar
  • General Post Office Roundabout
  • Patel Chowk
  • Kasturba Gandhi Road-Firozeshah Road Crossing
  • Jai Singh Road-Bangla Sahib Lane
  • Windsor Place Roundabout

With this, let us tell you that only vehicles with valid passes will be able to reach the inner, middle and outer circles of Connaught Place.

Parking will be available here around Connaught Place

Parking will be available here around Connaught Place

Although vehicles without valid passes cannot reach the CP, parking will still be allowed at places around the area including Gol Dak Khana, near Mandi House and Kali Bari Marg and Pandit Pant Marg roads. However, parking spaces are limited and parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

around India Gate

around India Gate

Traffic restriction has also been imposed around India Gate. If there is an increase in pedestrian traffic, vehicles will be diverted to the routes mentioned below.

  • cue point
  • MLNP Roundabout
  • Sunehri Masjid Roundabout
  • Rajpath-Janpath Roundabout
  • Windsor Place Roundabout
  • Rajendra Prasad Road-Janpath Roundabout
  • Mandi House Roundabout
  • w-point
  • Mathura Road-Purana Qila Road Roundabout
  • Mathura Road-Shershah Road Roundabout

don’t drive drunk

    don't drive drunk

To maintain order, Delhi Traffic Police will conduct strict checking for traffic violations including drunk driving, speeding and dangerous driving. Let us tell you, those who are caught driving under the influence will have to face legal consequences under the Motor Vehicles Act. Along with this, the police will also keep a close watch on overspeeding, stunt biking and reckless driving.

Delhiites should use public transport

Delhiites should use public transport

Due to limited parking space on 31st December, Delhiites are advised to use public transport. Along with this, those traveling in their own vehicles are advised to park their vehicles in authorized parking only, because if people do not do so, their vehicles will be towed.

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