Chhath Puja 2025: As thousands of devotees will celebrate Chhath Puja and visit ponds across the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police has made special arrangements to ensure smooth vehicular movement. They have warned of heavy congestion near major ponds in Eastern, Central/North, South/South-East, North-West/Outer & Western Delhi. MB Road, Kalindi Kunj Khadar Road, Agra Canal Road & Road No. 13 and nearby areas are expected to experience traffic congestion. “In connection with Chhath Puja 2025 to be celebrated across Delhi from 27th October afternoon to 28th October morning, special traffic arrangements will be in place. Diversions in Bhajanpura area, Gandhi Nagar area & Khajuri Khas area ,commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly. Use public transport, especially the Delhi Metro, and avoid roadside parking. Report any suspicious object/person to police personnel immediately. Stay updated through Delhi Traffic Police channels,” said the traffic police in a post on X, formerly Twitter. ROADS LIKELY TO FACE CONGESTION Normal flow of traffic is likely to be affected in the afternoon of 27th October 2025 and the morning of 28th October 2025 on roads adjoining major Chhath Puja ponds across Delhi.Commuters are advised to avoid the routes around Chhath Puja sites, particularly the stretches of M.B. Road (from Lal Kuan to Tughalkabad Extension), Khadar Kalindi Kunj Road, Agar Canal Road and Road No. 13.In Bhanjanpura area, commercial vehicles will not be allowed on GT Road towards Yudhishthir Setu from Shastri Park between 5 PM to 7 PM on 27th October and 5 AM to 7 AM on 28th October 2025.In Gandhi Nagar area, Shantivan Loop and Laxmi Nagar to Kailash Nagar Road will remain closed during 5 PM to 6 PM on 27th October and 5 AM to 7 AM on 28th October 2025, with traffic diverted via Disused Canal Road.In Khajuri Khas area, traffic towards Sonia Vihar will be diverted from Nanaksar towards Old Wazirabad Road, and vehicles from Sonia Vihar Border will be diverted from MCD Toll towards Sabhapur Village. INSTRUCTIONS TO GENERAL PUBLICNo restrictions at New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Nizamuddin Railway Station and ISBT. However, leave in advance and allow extra time for possible delays.People are requested to use public transport like Delhi Metro to help reduce congestion.Park vehicles only at designated parking lots; roadside parking must be avoided as it hinders traffic flow.Any unidentified object or suspicious person should be reported immediately to the nearest police personnel.Plan your journey in advance to avoid inconvenience. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Delhi and around the world.
Delhi Traffic Advisory for Chhath Puja 2025: Key Roads Closed for 2 Days; Check Diversions and Details
Chhath Puja 2025: As thousands of devotees will celebrate Chhath Puja and visit ponds across the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police has made special arrangements to ensure smooth vehicular movement. They have warned of heavy congestion near major ponds in Eastern, Central/North, South/South-East, North-West/Outer & Western Delhi. MB Road, Kalindi Kunj Khadar Road, Agra Canal Road & Road No. 13 and nearby areas are expected to experience traffic congestion. “In connection with Chhath Puja 2025 to be celebrated across Delhi from 27th October afternoon to 28th October morning, special traffic arrangements will be in place. Diversions in Bhajanpura area, Gandhi Nagar area & Khajuri Khas area ,commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly. Use public transport, especially the Delhi Metro, and avoid roadside parking. Report any suspicious object/person to police personnel immediately. Stay updated through Delhi Traffic Police channels,” said the traffic police in a post on X, formerly Twitter. ROADS LIKELY TO FACE CONGESTION Normal flow of traffic is likely to be affected in the afternoon of 27th October 2025 and the morning of 28th October 2025 on roads adjoining major Chhath Puja ponds across Delhi.Commuters are advised to avoid the routes around Chhath Puja sites, particularly the stretches of M.B. Road (from Lal Kuan to Tughalkabad Extension), Khadar Kalindi Kunj Road, Agar Canal Road and Road No. 13.In Bhanjanpura area, commercial vehicles will not be allowed on GT Road towards Yudhishthir Setu from Shastri Park between 5 PM to 7 PM on 27th October and 5 AM to 7 AM on 28th October 2025.In Gandhi Nagar area, Shantivan Loop and Laxmi Nagar to Kailash Nagar Road will remain closed during 5 PM to 6 PM on 27th October and 5 AM to 7 AM on 28th October 2025, with traffic diverted via Disused Canal Road.In Khajuri Khas area, traffic towards Sonia Vihar will be diverted from Nanaksar towards Old Wazirabad Road, and vehicles from Sonia Vihar Border will be diverted from MCD Toll towards Sabhapur Village. INSTRUCTIONS TO GENERAL PUBLICNo restrictions at New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Nizamuddin Railway Station and ISBT. However, leave in advance and allow extra time for possible delays.People are requested to use public transport like Delhi Metro to help reduce congestion.Park vehicles only at designated parking lots; roadside parking must be avoided as it hinders traffic flow.Any unidentified object or suspicious person should be reported immediately to the nearest police personnel.Plan your journey in advance to avoid inconvenience. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Delhi and around the world.
