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Delhi Traffic Advisory for New Year's Eve: Key Diversions and Security Plans

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, focusing on the Saket area near major malls. Diversions will be in effect from noon, with specific road closures on Press Enclave Road and restrictions on heavy vehicles and buses. Concurrently, Delhi Police has deployed nearly 3,000 personnel and set up over 50 checkpoints to ensure safety and curb violations like drunk driving. Authorities have also held meetings with nightlife venues to ensure responsible operations during the celebrations.

Key Points: Delhi New Year's Eve 2026 Traffic Advisory & Security Arrangements

  • Traffic diversions in Saket from noon
  • Heavy vehicles & buses restricted on Press Enclave Road
  • 3,000 police personnel deployed citywide
  • Over 50 checkpoints for drunk driving
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Delhi Traffic Police issues traffic advisory for New Year's Eve and New Year

Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for Saket area on Dec 31 & Jan 1. Check diversions, road closures, and heightened security with 3,000 personnel deployed.

"As every year, Delhi Police has made elaborate security arrangements for this New Year. - Joint Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Jain"

New Delhi, December 31

Delhi Traffic Police issues a traffic advisory for residents in view of the New Year's Eve and New Year 2026 celebrations from 12:00 noon onwards in Saket Traffic Circle, South Delhi.

To avoid inconvenience to the general public on the occasion of the New Year celebration on 31.12.2025 & 01.01.2026 at Select City Mall, DLF Avenue Mall, and MGF Metropolitan Mall, traffic is diverted from certain points in the adjoining vicinity of Saket, the advisory stated.

Press Enclave Road and the internal roads of Saket and Pushp Vihar have been identified as affected, with Sheikh Sarai Red Light (Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg), Asian Market Light (MB Road), and PTS Malviya Nagar Light (Sri Aurobindo Marg) designated as diversion points. The advisory further stated that all median cut from Sheikh Sarai to Hauz Rani will remain closed, and heavy vehicles and DTC/Cluster will not be allowed to ply on both carriageways of Press Enclave Road.

Additionally, DTC/Cluster buses will not be allowed to ply towards Pushp Vihar from the MB Road/Asian Market Red Light.

The traffic coming from Chirag Delhi, intending to go to Qutub Minar, is advised to take the route via Khanpur T-Point, MB Road & Lado Sarai T-Point whereas the traffic coming from IIT Flyover, intending to go to Sangam Vihar & Sainik Farm is advised to take route via TB Hospital Light, Lado Sarai Light, MB Road, Chirag Delhi & Khanpur Light.

The police further advised the general public and motorists to be patient, observe traffic rules and road discipline, follow the directions of traffic personnel deployed at all intersections, and stay updated through the Delhi Traffic Police Website, the advisory emphasised.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police has also intensified security arrangements across the national capital, deploying nearly 3,000 personnel to ensure public safety and maintain law and order for the New Year celebrations.

Speaking to ANI, Joint Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Jain said extensive deployments have been planned across Delhi.

"As every year, Delhi Police has made elaborate security arrangements for this New Year. We have deployed static and mobile patrol teams at various locations," Jain said.

He added that more than 50 checkpoints have been set up across the city to curb traffic violations and conduct checks for drunk driving using breath analysers. According to Jain, around 60 party zones, including popular markets, malls and nightlife hubs, have been identified where intensified checking will be carried out.

Additionally, Jain said, "Police officials have had separate meetings with owners of nightclubs and restaurants, and have urged them to act as responsible outlets, requesting them not to serve alcohol to underage, stop serving and close at the prescribed time."

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Every year the same chaos around these malls. Why can't the mall managements arrange better crowd control and parking? The traffic police can only do so much. We need better urban planning for these event zones. 🚗
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Aman W
Appreciate the police's efforts, especially the focus on drunk driving. Too many accidents happen because of this. Hope people use cabs or metro. The Delhi Metro should also increase frequency tonight.
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Sarah B
Just moved to Delhi from abroad. This level of detailed traffic planning is impressive! The advisory is very clear. Will definitely check the website for updates. Stay safe everyone!
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Vikram M
The real test is whether people will follow the rules. We Indians have a bad habit of jumping signals and blocking intersections. Let's all be patient and follow the traffic personnel's directions. Happy New Year!
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Kavya N
Good step to meet restaurant owners. Serving alcohol to minors is a serious issue during these celebrations. Parents also need to be responsible about where their kids are going. Safety first!
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Michael C
While the advisory is helpful, the constant road closures and diversions in South Delhi are becoming too frequent. It disrupts life for residents who aren't even going to the parties. There must be a better balance.

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